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DWK 880C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWK 880C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 8 Aug 2023 85,732 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,452 miles

damage to n/s/r wing

o/s/f tyre going bald far inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,150 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,150 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,824 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,204 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,670 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,666 miles

n/s/r foot and hand brake slightly low in effort

Pass 28 Jun 2008 54,967 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,852 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,380 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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DWK 880C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DWK 880C, 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

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What year was DWK 880C registered?

DWK 880C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 3 May 1965.

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The MOT history for DWK 880C shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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