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HGJ 789C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,430 mi
Last recorded41,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGJ 789C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,430 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 41,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,409 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 41,405 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working All (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working All (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,403 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advicen/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

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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HGJ 789C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGJ 789C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HGJ 789C?

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What year was HGJ 789C registered?

HGJ 789C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 21 May 1965.

Is HGJ 789C safe to buy?

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