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OJY 343K

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,927 mi
Last recorded64,927 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 343K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 64,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,913 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,743 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,690 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,496 miles

wiper blades

Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,496 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades

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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OJY 343K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OJY 343K, 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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What year was OJY 343K registered?

OJY 343K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 26 August 1971.

Is OJY 343K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJY 343K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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