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VGU 645G

1969 Triumph Herald 1200

Maroon Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,377 mi
Last recorded65,377 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1969 Triumph Herald 120041,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGU 645G
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1969
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 65,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,685 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 63,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,161 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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VGU 645G is a 1969 Triumph Herald 1200 in Maroon with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 41,059 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGU 645G, 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 57 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 VGU 645G registered?

VGU 645G is a 1969 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 10 February 1969.

Is VGU 645G safe to buy?

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