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FTJ 59C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,848 mi
Last recorded23,848 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTJ 59C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 23,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,320 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 23,318 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,760 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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FTJ 59C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTJ 59C, 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.

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How do I check the history of FTJ 59C?

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What year was FTJ 59C registered?

FTJ 59C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is FTJ 59C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTJ 59C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTJ 59C have outstanding finance?

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