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Herald Translander Mirage (2021)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 33.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Herald Translander Mirage

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2021 Herald Translander Mirage. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Herald Translander Mirage has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 33.7%, far below the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns. Only 4.9% have recorded dangerous defects, so safety issues aren't the primary worry—instead, these vehicles are simply failing for multiple minor and moderate faults that should have been addressed before test.

With a median mileage of only 3,460 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these are exceptionally low-use cars, yet they're still failing at more than double the normal rate. The average car carries 0.16 failures and 0.4 advisories; this suggests chronic build quality or maintenance issues rather than wear-and-tear, so before buying one, budget for remedial repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on electrical systems and trim fitment.

Below average reliability 46.3% below UK average
33.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
3,460
typical mileage
1,854–5,793 middle half
4.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Herald Translander Mirage

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Herald Translander Mirage vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

1,854
low mileage
3,460
typical
5,793
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Herald Translander Mirage vehicles fall between 1,854 and 5,793 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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