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TTJ 248D

1966 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,306 mi
Last recorded37,306 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1966 Triumph TR4A35,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTJ 248D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 37,292 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 37,278 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 37,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,565 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,096 miles

fuel cap seal appears to be deteriating

some lift n/s/f lower trunion joint

Fail 1 Feb 2018 36,093 miles

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

fuel cap seal appears to be deteriating

o/s/r park brake slightly low effort

some lift n/s/f lower trunion joint

Pass 16 May 2017 36,085 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 36,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,842 miles

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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TTJ 248D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TTJ 248D, 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 TTJ 248D registered?

TTJ 248D is a 1966 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 February 1966.

Is TTJ 248D safe to buy?

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