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8601 UR

1962 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,450 mi
Last recorded62,450 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8601 UR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,443 miles

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Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,411 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,255 miles

Coolant leak under bonnet

Fail 4 Feb 2010 61,253 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak under bonnet

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,252 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 61,251 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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8601 UR is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 8601 UR, 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 8601 UR registered?

8601 UR is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 5 April 1962.

Is 8601 UR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8601 UR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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