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PMB 878D

1966 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,042 mi
Last recorded50,042 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald52,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 878D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 50,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 49,912 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 49,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,505 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,424 miles

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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PMB 878D is a 1966 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 52,944 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 PMB 878D, 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 60 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 PMB 878D registered?

PMB 878D is a 1966 Triumph Herald, first registered on 14 April 1966.

Is PMB 878D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 878D shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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