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474 JGK

1961 Triumph TR4

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,852 mi
Last recorded10,852 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph TR411,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration474 JGK
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1961
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 10,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 10,691 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 1,059 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 10,133 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

driver mirror missing but not obligartry for age of vehicle

Fail 16 May 2008 10,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

driver mirror missing but not obligartry for age of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,945 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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474 JGK is a 1961 Triumph TR4 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1961 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 11,237 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 474 JGK, 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 65 years old, this Triumph TR4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 474 JGK registered?

474 JGK is a 1961 Triumph TR4, first registered on 6 December 1961.

Is 474 JGK safe to buy?

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