CarVerify

Free Car Check

DFH 162B

1995 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,531 mi
Last recorded85,531 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Triumph TR434,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 162B
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,563 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose runs close to suspension in full lock

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose runs close to suspension in full lock

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,512 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 May 2016 79,470 miles

Advise rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 May 2014 69,216 miles

All wiring to recently added battery cut off switch is loose, requires securing properly and could cause a hazard

Audio speaker wires loose and insecure adjacent to handbrake, may cause a hazard, require securing

Leak from nose of differential

Steering rack input bearing worn/requires greasing, causing unnecessary play measured at steering wheel

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,852 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,852 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on chassis

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,820 miles

Oil leak

slight play steering rack right hand front

Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,820 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play steering rack right hand front

Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,803 miles

major oil leak

near side front slight free play in steering rack

off side front slight free play in steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2010 67,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

major oil leak

near side front slight free play in steering rack

off side front slight free play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,742 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 89,601 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 89,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 89,430 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
Full Triumph TR4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DFH 162B is a 1995 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,084 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 DFH 162B, 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 31 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFH 162B?

You can check the full history of DFH 162B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DFH 162B registered?

DFH 162B is a 1995 Triumph TR4, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is DFH 162B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 162B shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFH 162B have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DFH 162B. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.