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ABW 98D

1966 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,688 mi
Last recorded104,688 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1966 Triumph TR4A35,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 98D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 104,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 258 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 100,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,579 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,480 miles

underside covered in underseal / undersheild , appears solid, poss welding repairs evident

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,107 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,106 miles

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

Oil leak

horn slightly temperamental

rear foot brake efforts slightly uneven

screen washer jets partially blocked

slight play at front wheels

wipers slightly 'slow'

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 96,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 95,921 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 95,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,823 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4A?

Based on 11,256 MOT tests across 999 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
999
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 378
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 225
Horn not working 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 151
brake binding 144
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ABW 98D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1966 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 35,584 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 TR4A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 98D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4A typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 60 years old, this Triumph TR4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 98D registered?

ABW 98D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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