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EJA 890C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJA 890C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,905 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal The underside of vehicle has been undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,145 miles

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

under side of vehicle is undersealed.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,163 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been extensively undersealed,

Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 57,175 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,241 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

underside of vehicle has been welded in various areas, there is old oil residue present.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 52,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion inner sills

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,080 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,230 miles

both front tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,637 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,388 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,649 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 12,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S/R Brake adjuster has movement in back plate

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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EJA 890C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 EJA 890C, 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 EJA 890C registered?

EJA 890C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 11 October 1965.

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