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UVS 890

1961 Triumph TR4

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,033 mi
Last recorded18,033 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1961 Triumph TR411,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVS 890
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight bind from both front brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,273 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 17,273 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,268 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,745 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 13,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,068 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4?

Based on 12,148 MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
1,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
Horn not working 205
brake binding 198
Stop lamp not working 192
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UVS 890 is a 1961 Triumph TR4 in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1961 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 11,237 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 TR4 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVS 890, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 65 years old, this Triumph TR4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UVS 890 registered?

UVS 890 is a 1961 Triumph TR4, first registered on 31 December 1961.

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