MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR4As year 1965

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Pass percent:80.25%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TR4A year 1965 passes without issue)

Based on:2,289 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	83
Headlamp aim out of alignment	80
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	46
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	33
Rear brake binding	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	83
Headlamp aim out of alignment	80
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	46
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	33
Rear brake binding	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR4As year 1965

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