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DBK 500C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,685 mi
Last recorded22,685 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBK 500C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,685 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower suspension trunnions

slight play in wiper linkage/arms

Fail 1 Jun 2017 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower suspension trunnions

slight play in wiper linkage/arms

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,994 miles

border line deterioration in both steering rack gaitors

both rear flexy brake hoses would benefit from attention/repositioning

slight perishing in both front tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,665 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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DBK 500C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1965 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 31,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBK 500C, 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 61 years old, this Triumph TR4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBK 500C registered?

DBK 500C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 August 1965.

Is DBK 500C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBK 500C shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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