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FUV 285C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Yellow Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,684 mi
Last recorded79,684 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUV 285C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,632 miles

nearside rear propshaft boot damaged

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,485 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear driveshaft sliding coulpling boot damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,305 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 3 May 2011 79,193 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 19 May 2010 78,770 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres and off side front have cracked side walls

Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

both reae tyres and off side front have cracked side walls

Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,441 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,969 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,146 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 3 Feb 2006 76,542 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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FUV 285C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Yellow with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FUV 285C, 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 FUV 285C registered?

FUV 285C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 17 June 1965.

Is FUV 285C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUV 285C shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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