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291 EXN

1962 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,828 mi
Last recorded54,828 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 EXN
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 54,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,857 miles

Offside front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 53,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,002 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 53,002 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,381 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

horn

play in steering coiumn

slight front brake bind

slight play in n/s & o/s track rod ends

slight play in steering rack n/s & o/s

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 33,197 miles

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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291 EXN is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 291 EXN, 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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What year was 291 EXN registered?

291 EXN is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 15 September 1962.

Is 291 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 EXN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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