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FYS 839C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,967 mi
Last recorded92,967 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYS 839C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,680 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,363 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,491 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 87,967 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2010 87,592 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2009 86,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,405 miles

parking brake only just met the required performance 25%

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,819 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 85,598 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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FYS 839C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FYS 839C, 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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What year was FYS 839C registered?

FYS 839C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 13 October 1965.

Is FYS 839C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYS 839C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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