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FPD 549J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,612 mi
Last recorded17,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPD 549J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine, gearbox, rear diff ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 17,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 17,324 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 16,319 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 16,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,250 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,209 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 15,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 14,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 14,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,435 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 14,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FPD 549J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPD 549J, 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.

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What year was FPD 549J registered?

FPD 549J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 20 April 1971.

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