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GYW 225J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,623 mi
Last recorded49,623 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYW 225J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 49,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 48,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,879 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 39,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,855 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 37,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

near side front wheel bearing slight noisey

offside front meatal brake pipe rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,367 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 30,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

reversing lamp warning lamp inop

verious brakepipes rusty

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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GYW 225J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GYW 225J, 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 GYW 225J registered?

GYW 225J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GYW 225J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYW 225J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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