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FYB 923K

1971 Triumph Herald

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,102 mi
Last recorded36,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 923K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 36,076 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear floorpan corroded

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear floorpan corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear floorpan corroded

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear floorpan corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 35,987 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 35,987 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,964 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 35,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,925 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 35,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear floorpan corroded

offside rear floorpan corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,900 miles

nearside rear floorpan corroded

offside rear floorpan corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,762 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,723 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,631 miles

nearside rear floorpan corroded

offside rear floorpan corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,426 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 35,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear floorpans corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,257 miles

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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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FYB 923K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FYB 923K, 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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FYB 923K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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The MOT history for FYB 923K shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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