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GUY 936J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 936J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,283 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine running rough

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,952 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,867 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 87,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear floor pan corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,458 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear floor pan has corrosion holes

Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,407 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear floor pan has corrosion holes

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front steering system has slight play in rack

rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,381 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 87,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 87,320 miles

exhaust strap mounting fraying

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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GUY 936J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GUY 936J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUY 936J registered?

GUY 936J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is GUY 936J safe to buy?

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