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GLT 100C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,812 mi
Last recorded7,812 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLT 100C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 7,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 7,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 7,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 6,729 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 6,727 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 6,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunion joint pin bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underneath of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2022 5,408 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welded repairs covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 5,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welded repairs covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 4,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welded repairs and underside covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 3,784 miles

General corrosion

Nearside track rod end rubber in poor condition

Slight play at steering wheel

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2016 3,727 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Chassis starting to corrode

Inner sills starting to corrode

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 8 Oct 2015 3,657 miles

Inner sills starting to corrode

Slight play at steering wheel

Welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 2 Oct 2015 3,623 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Inner sills starting to corrode

Slight play at steering wheel

Welding repairs covered in under seal

Pass 27 Aug 2014 3,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 3,353 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 3,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2013 3,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 3,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 2,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,591 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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GLT 100C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GLT 100C, 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 GLT 100C registered?

GLT 100C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 October 1965.

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