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HKT 485L

1973 Triumph TR4A

Yellow Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,107 mi
Last recorded14,107 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 485L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,965 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 7,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,963 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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HKT 485L is a 1973 Triumph TR4A in Yellow with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HKT 485L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKT 485L registered?

HKT 485L is a 1973 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is HKT 485L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKT 485L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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