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HDU 115C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 115C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor condition-perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 80,372 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre poor condition-perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on wall

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front brake-slightly binding

o/s front brake-slightly binding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,291 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,289 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,660 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,660 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,838 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 76,823 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 75,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 75,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 75,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 74,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 74,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 73,514 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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HDU 115C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HDU 115C, 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 HDU 115C registered?

HDU 115C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 14 October 1965.

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