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OBW 536F

1968 Triumph Herald 13/60

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1968 Triumph Herald 13/6054,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 536F
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 60,756 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Ratchet System not holding. (1.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,440 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 21,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 13,143 miles

nearside rack boot slightly damaged

offside rack boot slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,006 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 9,128 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 9,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,917 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 3,907 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2010 2,211 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 2,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 99,612 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,610 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,203 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 99,203 miles

Nearside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 98,991 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 13/60?

Based on 13,810 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,555
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 807
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
brake binding 485
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 369
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OBW 536F is a 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 54,290 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 13/60 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBW 536F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 13/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Herald 13/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBW 536F registered?

OBW 536F is a 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 January 1968.

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