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FJT 499D

1966 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,326 mi
Last recorded4,326 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1966 Triumph TR433,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJT 499D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 4,326 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 4,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 3,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 3,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 3,164 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2015 3,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2014 2,390 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 2,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 1,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 648 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 618 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 2 miles

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

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

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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FJT 499D is a 1966 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1966 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 33,940 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 FJT 499D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph TR4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJT 499D registered?

FJT 499D is a 1966 Triumph TR4, first registered on 10 November 1966.

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The MOT history for FJT 499D shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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