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817 XKX

1962 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,895 mi
Last recorded1,895 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration817 XKX
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 1,895 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 1,891 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 1,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 1,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 1,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 1,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

near side rear chassis slightly corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in near side lower trunnion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 976 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

near side rear chassis slightly corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 18 Jun 2013 976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

near side rear chassis slightly corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2012 851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 601 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 359 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing,ok at time of test.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 2 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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817 XKX is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 817 XKX, 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 817 XKX registered?

817 XKX is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 28 May 1962.

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