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PPW 820F

1968 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph Herald 120038,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPW 820F
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 74,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,296 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 74,087 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,784 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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PPW 820F is a 1968 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 38,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPW 820F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPW 820F registered?

PPW 820F is a 1968 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is PPW 820F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPW 820F shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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