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VYJ 539

1961 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,016 mi
Last recorded37,016 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald53,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 539
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,997 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 36,997 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,981 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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VYJ 539 is a 1961 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 53,829 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYJ 539, 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 65 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 VYJ 539 registered?

VYJ 539 is a 1961 Triumph Herald, first registered on 3 July 1961.

Is VYJ 539 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 539 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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