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Triumph TR4

Green · Petrol · 1962 · 2,138 cc

140 NWLMOT history

140 NWL is a green petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 14 May 1962. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
47,644 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
140 NWL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,138 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
14 May 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

140 NWL was last recorded at 47,644 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,634 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 47,644 miles
  • 2022 – 46,896 miles
  • 2021 – 46,428 miles
  • 2020 – 46,382 miles
  • 2019 – 46,342 miles
  • 2018 – 46,291 miles
  • 2017 – 46,270 miles
  • 2016 – 46,264 miles
  • 2015 – 46,256 miles
  • 2014 – 46,214 miles
  • 2013 – 46,209 miles
  • 2012 – 46,206 miles
  • 2011 – 46,189 miles
  • 2009 – 46,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front brake backing plate fouling brake disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,644 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    203905392795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,634 miles (+738)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,634 miles
    Test number
    346455954113
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass46,896 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    279862380355
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass46,428 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    130554318420
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  5. Pass46,382 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    867690511702
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate fouling brake disc
  6. Pass46,342 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    294776368206
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate fouling brake disc
  7. Pass46,291 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,291 miles
    Test number
    273693988643
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail46,289 miles (+19)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    807227785510
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass46,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    989081532425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Fail46,270 miles (+6)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    407081904700
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass46,264 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    943953623635
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion
  12. Pass46,256 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    459423775127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,214 miles (+5)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    526449674155
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake application becoming uneven
    • NoteMaster cylinder damp around union
    • NotePlay steering column guide in bulkhead
    • NoteRear brake backplate damp
    • NoteSlight judder front brakes
  14. Pass46,209 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    667973443162
    • NoteOffside track rod end dust cover perished
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
  15. Pass46,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    357024842113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Fail46,201 miles (+12)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    597114342118
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass46,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    277827741498
    • NoteUnderbody corroded and repaired
  18. Fail46,189 miles (+10)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    546067141118
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteUnderbody corroded and repaired
  19. Pass46,179 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    340495099216
    • NoteO/s n/s/f inner wing corroded
    • NoteO/s/f front to rear pipe corroded
  20. Fail46,179 miles8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    672348389246
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s n/s/f inner wing corroded
    • NoteO/s/f front to rear pipe corroded

Questions about 140 NWL

What vehicle is registration 140 NWL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 140 NWL on a green petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 14 May 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 140 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 140 NWL expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 140 NWL?
The MOT on 140 NWL expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 140 NWL done?
140 NWL was recorded at 47,644 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 101 miles a year.
Has 140 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 140 NWL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 140 NWL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 140 NWL find?
140 NWL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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