1965 Triumph Herald 1.1L Petrol · FYA 846C
1965 Triumph Herald (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1965. Recorded mileage 2,345 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH HERALD
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FYA 846C Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 2,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FYA 846C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Triumph Herald (FYA 846C) between May 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
FYA 846C Mileage History
- 09/05/200886,553 mi
- 13/05/200986,888 mi+335 mi
- 17/04/201087,158 mi+270 mi
- 23/04/201188,360 mi+1,202 mi
- 02/05/201289,279 mi+919 mi
- 24/04/201389,760 mi+481 mi
- 15/04/201490,710 mi+950 mi
- 22/04/201592,105 mi+1,395 mi
- 04/05/201693,277 mi+1,172 mi
- 19/04/201794,364 mi+1,087 mi
- 09/05/201895,485 mi+1,121 mi
- 09/05/201996,782 mi+1,297 mi
- 15/04/202097,643 mi+861 mi
- 16/04/202198,206 mi+563 mi
- 06/05/202298,925 mi+719 mi
- 25/05/202399,644 mi+719 mi
- 05/04/2024372 mi-99,272 mi
- 18/03/20251,175 mi+803 mi
- 30/04/20262,345 mi+1,170 mi
Average of roughly -4,685 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Triumph Triumph Herald
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension brass trunnion seizure and kingpin fractureSerious
Like its Spitfire sibling, the Herald uses brass trunnions at the base of the front vertical links. Triumph engineers specified regular oiling with EP90 hypoid gear oil. Owners and workshops frequently mistook the nipples for grease points; heavy chassis grease cakes and solidifies inside the trunnion threads, preventing lubrication and accelerating thread wear until the vertical link snaps while cornering.
- Chassis outrigger corrosion and body tub saggingSerious
The Herald's steel double-backbone chassis extends outriggers sideways to mount the sills and passenger tub. Mud and salt flung from the wheels collect inside the hollow outriggers, rusting them out from within. When the outriggers collapse, the body tub loses structural support, causing doors to drop on their latches, sills to rot, and panels to rub.
- Crankshaft thrust washer wear and end-float damageSerious
Standard-Triumph four-cylinder engines (948cc, 1147cc, and 1296cc) incorporate two semicircular thrust washers flanking the centre main bearing. Prolonged driving with an engaged clutch or high mileage wears away the soft thrust bearing metal. If neglected, the washer drops out of its groove into the oil sump, allowing the crankshaft to grind directly against the engine block casting.
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