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LCL 831A

1963 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,308 mi
Last recorded70,308 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 831A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 69,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 69,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,630 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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LCL 831A is a 1963 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,946 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 LCL 831A, 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 63 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 LCL 831A registered?

LCL 831A is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 19 March 1963.

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