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GWO 997C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,261 mi
Last recorded88,261 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWO 997C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,261 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 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 88,261 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel spkoke loose

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,469 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 87,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front repeater light not working

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 87,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front repeater light not working

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 86,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,825 miles

off side front shock absorber starting to leak

off side front tyre getting low on tread

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,418 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,419 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 66,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 63,423 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 56,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GWO 997C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GWO 997C, 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 GWO 997C registered?

GWO 997C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 14 July 1965.

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