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GKN 487D

1966 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1966 Triumph TR4A35,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 487D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 94,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 94,051 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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GKN 487D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 35,584 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 GKN 487D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph TR4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKN 487D registered?

GKN 487D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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The MOT history for GKN 487D shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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