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CFO 696

1962 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,740 mi
Last recorded7,740 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFO 696
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 7,740 miles

Offside Rear underbody sill panel holed and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 7,660 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 7,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 5,492 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 5,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 5,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 4,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 3,722 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 3,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 2,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,736 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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CFO 696 is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CFO 696, 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 CFO 696 registered?

CFO 696 is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 13 March 1962.

Is CFO 696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFO 696 shows 12 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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