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HPB 324C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 324C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,602 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,169 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,505 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,885 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,885 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,680 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 61,242 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,310 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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HPB 324C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HPB 324C, 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 HPB 324C registered?

HPB 324C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 27 April 1965.

Is HPB 324C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPB 324C shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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