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KHV 873D

1966 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,495 mi
Last recorded13,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1966 Triumph TR4A35,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHV 873D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 13,495 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to rack (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 13,163 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 13,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users floor to chasis bolt missing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users floor to body chasis bolt missing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering locking device insecure lower column universal joint (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system fouling bulkhead and engine mounting (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

uneven rear suspension height when jacked up

Nearside Rear bumper overrider insecure

Nearside Rear chasis to body washer missing from bolt

Offside Front lower suspension slight lift

Offside Front wishbone to chasis bolt too short

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front engine mountings packed out with washers

fuel pipes and brake pipes close to exhaust at rear

slight wear to steering rack both sides

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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KHV 873D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 35,584 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 KHV 873D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph TR4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KHV 873D registered?

KHV 873D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 16 May 1966.

Is KHV 873D safe to buy?

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