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GGC 969C

1965 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,881 mi
Last recorded45,881 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGC 969C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 45,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 43,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,339 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,243 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 36,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,248 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 35,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,933 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 32,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,783 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 32,718 miles

Passenger's seat insecure front bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Steering retaining device insecure upper steering jack shaft coupling (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering locking device insecure lower steering jack shaft to rack pinch bolt (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,014 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 32,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective nylock nut for centre shaft (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,066 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 31,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 1,871 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 May 2007 1,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 1,813 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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GGC 969C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GGC 969C, 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 GGC 969C registered?

GGC 969C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 7 July 1965.

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