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JPB 227C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,372 mi
Last recorded20,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2016
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPB 227C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2016 20,372 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2016 20,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,512 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,442 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 18,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,541 miles

bonnet catch condition

Fail 30 May 2012 17,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

p0sition route of front brake pipe

Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,041 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 15,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,277 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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JPB 227C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JPB 227C, 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 JPB 227C registered?

JPB 227C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 July 1965.

Is JPB 227C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPB 227C shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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