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JFL 246D

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,897 mi
Last recorded43,897 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 246D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,897 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,808 miles

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,573 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 43,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,472 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s rear tyre sidewall condition poor

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,955 miles

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

windscreen condition poor

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,658 miles

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

slight scuffing of windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres 155/65x13 rear tyres 155/70x13

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight wiper blade damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2008 42,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres 155/65x13 rear tyres 155/70x13

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight wiper blade damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2006 42,495 miles

bodywork scruffy but no jagged edges

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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JFL 246D is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JFL 246D, 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 JFL 246D registered?

JFL 246D is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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