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HRC 404C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,562 mi
Last recorded81,562 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRC 404C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,893 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,727 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,078 miles

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 76,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,024 miles

signs of tyre damage o/s/f outer

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,792 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pedal box.slight play in clutch/brake pedal pin/bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,925 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,651 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,368 miles

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

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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HRC 404C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HRC 404C, 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 HRC 404C registered?

HRC 404C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 10 September 1965.

Is HRC 404C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRC 404C shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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