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JLF 382K

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,203 mi
Last recorded14,203 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 382K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 14,203 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 14,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 10,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,305 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 7,263 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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JLF 382K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JLF 382K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLF 382K registered?

JLF 382K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is JLF 382K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLF 382K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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