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XMR 496

1961 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,784 mi
Last recorded39,784 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald53,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMR 496
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,747 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 28 May 2015 39,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 38,834 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XMR 496 is a 1961 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 XMR 496, 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

How do I check the history of XMR 496?

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What year was XMR 496 registered?

XMR 496 is a 1961 Triumph Herald, first registered on 23 January 1961.

Is XMR 496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMR 496 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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