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HGT 279C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,454 mi
Last recorded33,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGT 279C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 33,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 32,773 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,332 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 32,332 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,914 miles

Offside Front side light lens missing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 31,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,197 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

bad oil leak from diff

Fail 22 Dec 2015 31,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

bad oil leak from diff

Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,426 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 29,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 28,381 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 28,376 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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HGT 279C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HGT 279C, 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 HGT 279C registered?

HGT 279C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 6 August 1965.

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