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698 XUH

1962 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,852 mi
Last recorded14,852 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration698 XUH
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,852 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 14,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly 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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698 XUH is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 698 XUH, 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 698 XUH registered?

698 XUH is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 July 1962.

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