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FYO 173J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,862 mi
Last recorded70,862 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYO 173J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,862 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 70,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,775 miles

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,453 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 69,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,244 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosuon to floor and sills

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosuon to floor and sills

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,574 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,434 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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FYO 173J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FYO 173J, 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 FYO 173J registered?

FYO 173J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FYO 173J safe to buy?

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