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OFX 536J

1971 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,889 mi
Last recorded34,889 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 536J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Slight play in steering rack rubbers

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 34,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,200 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 34,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,433 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,433 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,423 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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OFX 536J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFX 536J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFX 536J registered?

OFX 536J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OFX 536J safe to buy?

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