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KGL 997J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGL 997J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,610 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 82,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,816 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 81,816 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,703 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 75,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 69,712 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,607 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 64,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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 997J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KGL 997J, 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 997J registered?

KGL 997J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 9 July 1971.

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