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195 GDA

1962 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration195 GDA
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,586 miles

Nearside engine mount

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mount

Fail 25 Aug 2017 38,580 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside engine mount

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mount

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,884 miles

adjust osr wheel bearing

ns inner track rod slight play

nsr tyre inner sidewall inperfect shape

nsrwheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 37,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

adjust osr wheel bearing

ns inner track rod slight play

nsr tyre inner sidewall inperfect shape

nsrwheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,569 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,070 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 37,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,674 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all four tyres borderline failure..treads and sidewalls splitting

Pass 31 Aug 2009 34,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4?

Based on 12,148 MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
1,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
Horn not working 205
brake binding 198
Stop lamp not working 192
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195 GDA is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1962 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 38,552 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 TR4 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 195 GDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Triumph TR4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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195 GDA is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 14 June 1962.

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