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GPF 692J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,733 mi
Last recorded21,733 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 692J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 21,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,682 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower trunion has slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2017 21,680 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower trunion has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,497 miles

slight drag on near side rear wheel

Fail 21 Apr 2015 21,497 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight drag on near side rear wheel

Pass 17 May 2013 20,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,990 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,354 miles

small area of corrosion in n/s/r chassis

Pass 4 May 2010 15,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,394 miles

Coolant leak

underbody patched / repaired

Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,723 miles

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

recomend new main jet and needle for carb.

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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GPF 692J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GPF 692J, 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 GPF 692J registered?

GPF 692J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is GPF 692J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 692J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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