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MYY 223D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,875 mi
Last recorded2,875 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYY 223D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 2,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake flexys very close to wheels when on hard lock

front tyres across axle 165/80R13 rear across axle 175/70R13

front wheels very close to inner arches when on lock

heavy corrosion boot floor but vehicle has a seperate chassie

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s body mounts on chassie but not in prescribed area.Would advise repair

Fail 28 Feb 2008 2,872 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake flexys very close to wheels when on hard lock

front tyres across axle 165/80R13 rear across axle 175/70R13

front wheels very close to inner arches when on lock

heavy corrosion boot floor but vehicle has a seperate chassie

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s body mounts on chassie but not in prescribed area.Would advise repair

Pass 1 Mar 2007 98,002 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 98,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Full correct VIN number is GA208198CV

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassie covered with underseal.Very thick at prescribed areas

scale on front discs but not yet affecting brake readings

tyres 165/80R13 at time of test

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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MYY 223D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,508 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 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MYY 223D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MYY 223D registered?

MYY 223D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 29 April 1966.

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