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DHY 957C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 957C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,087 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 95,087 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,205 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,557 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,786 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 89,760 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 89,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 87,530 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wishbone bushs splitting

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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DHY 957C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DHY 957C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DHY 957C?

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What year was DHY 957C registered?

DHY 957C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 26 August 1965.

Is DHY 957C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 957C shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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