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KGL 132J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,554 mi
Last recorded41,554 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGL 132J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,554 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 41,554 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,477 miles

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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KGL 132J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGL 132J, 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 KGL 132J registered?

KGL 132J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is KGL 132J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGL 132J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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