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DRT 878C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,581 mi
Last recorded36,581 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRT 878C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,581 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,360 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 30,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,640 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,189 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 27,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,389 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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DRT 878C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DRT 878C, 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 DRT 878C?

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What year was DRT 878C registered?

DRT 878C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 24 May 1965.

Is DRT 878C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRT 878C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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