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GWY 359J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,213 mi
Last recorded87,213 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWY 359J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 87,213 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 87,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 86,669 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 May 2017 86,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 85,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside washer jet partially blocked

wiper blades smearing

Fail 4 May 2016 85,913 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked both (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside washer jet partially blocked

wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,897 miles

All 4 tyres have radial cracks

Fail 2 Aug 2013 85,896 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All 4 tyres have radial cracks

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,625 miles

Nearside front door check strap missing

Nearside front seat has wood underneath to raise seat back position

Offside front door check strap missing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,621 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front door check strap missing

Nearside front seat has wood underneath to raise seat back position

Offside front door check strap missing

Offside rear parking brake effort requires attention

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,155 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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GWY 359J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GWY 359J, 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 GWY 359J registered?

GWY 359J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is GWY 359J safe to buy?

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