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868 DF

1962 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

7,355 mi
Last recorded7,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration868 DF
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 7,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 7,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 7,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 7,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 6,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 5,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 4,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,970 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 2,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 1,768 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 1,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 695 miles

some damage o/s and n/s front roll bar brackets

Fail 29 Oct 2008 695 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

some damage o/s and n/s front roll bar brackets

Fail 1 Nov 2007 667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 667 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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868 DF is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 868 DF, 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 868 DF registered?

868 DF is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 August 1962.

Is 868 DF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 868 DF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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