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596 UYN

1962 Triumph TR4

Black Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,813 mi
Last recorded62,813 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1962 Triumph TR438,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration596 UYN
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 62,810 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure cable clevis lock nuts loose (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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596 UYN is a 1962 Triumph TR4 in Black with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 38,552 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 596 UYN, 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 64 years old, this Triumph TR4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 596 UYN registered?

596 UYN is a 1962 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 January 1962.

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