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GDR 898E

1967 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,706 mi
Last recorded2,706 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1967 Triumph TR435,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDR 898E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 2,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 2,592 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 2,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 2,256 miles

movement in steering column

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 2,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

movement in steering column

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 2,025 miles

Both headlight aims set at their lower limit

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 1,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak, ADVANCED

Pass 27 Jan 2012 4,099 miles

steering wheel not straigth

Fail 24 Jan 2012 4,096 miles

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

steering wheel not straigth

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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GDR 898E is a 1967 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1967 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,826 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 GDR 898E, 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 59 years old, this Triumph TR4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDR 898E registered?

GDR 898E is a 1967 Triumph TR4, first registered on 21 June 1967.

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The MOT history for GDR 898E shows 9 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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