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LPX 616J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,205 mi
Last recorded21,205 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPX 616J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 21,205 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe under heater box rusty. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 21,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake lever in drum. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe under heater box rusty. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil layden

n/s rack end ball joint slight play

Fail 9 May 2012 20,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil layden

n/s rack end ball joint slight play

Pass 20 May 2011 20,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine leaking oil

temp gauge shows hot.

Fail 6 May 2011 20,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine leaking oil

temp gauge shows hot.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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.D.4)

slight movement in nsf/osf steering rack.

Pass 20 May 2008 18,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LPX 616J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPX 616J, 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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LPX 616J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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