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JEU 480J

1971 Triumph Herald

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,063 mi
Last recorded22,063 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEU 480J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,063 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 22,061 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 20,333 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 20,333 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

some play evident in both front wheel bearings †battery could be better secured †throttle is sticking resulting in un predictable accelerator control

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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JEU 480J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JEU 480J, 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 JEU 480J registered?

JEU 480J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is JEU 480J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEU 480J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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