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FPJ 237J

1971 Triumph Herald

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2005
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 237J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2005 97,506 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 97,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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FPJ 237J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FPJ 237J, 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 FPJ 237J registered?

FPJ 237J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is FPJ 237J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPJ 237J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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