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OGU 704D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,647 mi
Last recorded32,647 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 704D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

areas of underbody undersealed (unable to inspect fully)

corrosion various parts

play in n/s rack end

play in o/s rack end

Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,643 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

areas of underbody undersealed (unable to inspect fully)

corrosion various parts

play in n/s rack end

play in o/s rack end

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2014 27,128 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,387 miles

o/s/r boot floor corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 9,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/r boot floor corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 9,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 9,232 miles

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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OGU 704D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OGU 704D, 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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OGU 704D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 1 October 1966.

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