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BAS 232

1962 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,990 mi
Last recorded8,990 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 232
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,950 miles

advise slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,876 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 8,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,869 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,666 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 8,666 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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BAS 232 is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BAS 232, 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 BAS 232 registered?

BAS 232 is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is BAS 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 232 shows 8 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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