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EFX 165C

2000 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,461 mi
Last recorded21,461 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph TR456,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 165C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 21,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 21,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,535 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 17,461 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,523 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear axle area ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,273 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Weeping from rear axle ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant leak

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,020 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 15,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,565 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
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EFX 165C is a 2000 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 56,208 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 EFX 165C, 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 26 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EFX 165C registered?

EFX 165C is a 2000 Triumph TR4, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is EFX 165C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 165C shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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