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854 XVG

1962 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,146 mi
Last recorded7,146 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration854 XVG
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 7,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 5,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 5,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 2,959 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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854 XVG is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 854 XVG, 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 854 XVG registered?

854 XVG is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 854 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 854 XVG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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