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12 VC

1994 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,522 mi
Last recorded16,522 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph TR450,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 VC
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 16,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower wing corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 15,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 14,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 13,994 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 11,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 7,371 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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12 VC is a 1994 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 50,626 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 12 VC, 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 32 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 VC registered?

12 VC is a 1994 Triumph TR4, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is 12 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 VC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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