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FOY 278J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,103 mi
Last recorded44,103 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOY 278J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,809 miles

near side front tyre side wall cracking no cords exsposed

Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

horn insecure

near side front tyre side wall cracking no cords exsposed

Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,309 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play felt at steering wheel

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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FOY 278J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOY 278J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOY 278J registered?

FOY 278J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is FOY 278J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOY 278J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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