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33 ELH

1962 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,316 mi
Last recorded9,316 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 ELH
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 9,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 9,152 miles

Centre chassis corroding

Coolant leak

Engine mountings perished

Gearbox mounting nut loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear shock absorber braket corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 9,147 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine mountings perished

Fuel pipes perished

Gearbox mounting nut loose

Centre chassis corroding

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside rear shock absorber braket corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,714 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 8,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 8,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 8,361 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 8,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,311 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,177 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 6,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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33 ELH is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 33 ELH, 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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33 ELH is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 28 June 1962.

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