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8690 NF

1962 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,817 mi
Last recorded43,817 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8690 NF
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

slight corrosion 30 cm offside body mounting

Fail 19 Apr 2016 43,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

slight corrosion 30 cm offside body mounting

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,340 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp aims at lower limits

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front chassis/body mount has minor damage

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,089 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 40,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 40,776 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 40,322 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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8690 NF is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 8690 NF, 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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8690 NF is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 14 December 1962.

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