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FDM 158C

1965 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2135cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph TR4A31,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDM 158C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,135cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,595 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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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FDM 158C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,135cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDM 158C, 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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How do I check the history of FDM 158C?

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What year was FDM 158C registered?

FDM 158C is a 1965 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 May 1965.

Is FDM 158C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDM 158C shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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