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SFF 815

1983 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,187 mi
Last recorded67,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 815
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,727 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 65,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,937 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,835 miles

nsf steering rack arm has very slight play at its fixing

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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SFF 815 is a 1983 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SFF 815, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Herald is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFF 815?

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What year was SFF 815 registered?

SFF 815 is a 1983 Triumph Herald, first registered on 22 November 1983.

Is SFF 815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFF 815 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFF 815 have outstanding finance?

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