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GRU 893D

1966 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,525 mi
Last recorded12,525 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1966 Triumph TR4A35,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 893D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,525 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front door catch requires repair or adjustment

bonnet safety catch may require repair or adjustment

steering rack gaiter possible fouling on bracket

Fail 6 Sep 2016 12,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers park in drivers view (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak various oil leaks from drive train ()

exhaust fouling on body

main fuel pipe incorrectly positioned

Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,191 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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GRU 893D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GRU 893D, 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 GRU 893D registered?

GRU 893D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 22 July 1966.

Is GRU 893D safe to buy?

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