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FSL 335

1962 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,401 mi
Last recorded62,401 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 335
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,401 miles

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,401 miles

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

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,322 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windsceen slightly marked

Pass 1 Feb 2014 62,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 62,235 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

o/s +n/s side outrigger panels corroded

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,858 miles

Oil leak

front brake inbalance 24%

o/s+ n/s side panel outriggers corroded

wiper arm springs weak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 61,858 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake inbalance 24%

o/s+ n/s side panel outriggers corroded

wiper arm springs weak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor corroded o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s outrigger panels corroded

rear floors around suspension mounting areas corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor corroded o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s outrigger panels corroded

rear floors around suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,959 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear chassis o/s and n/s showing advance corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2006 56,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 55,538 miles

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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FSL 335 is a 1962 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 FSL 335, 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 64 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FSL 335 is a 1962 Triumph Herald, first registered on 23 July 1962.

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