MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak ()
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside washer jet partially blocked
wiper blades smearing
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
All 4 tyres have radial cracks
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
All 4 tyres have radial cracks
Nearside front door check strap missing
Nearside front seat has wood underneath to raise seat back position
Offside front door check strap missing
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
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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?
The MOT history for GWY 359J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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