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Triumph TR4

Red · Petrol · 1963 · 2,138 cc

790 GLTMOT history

790 GLT is a red petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 13 Sept 1963. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,608 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
790 GLT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,138 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
13 Sept 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

790 GLT was last recorded at 68,608 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,596 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,608 miles
  • 2023 – 68,596 miles
  • 2022 – 68,588 miles
  • 2021 – 68,273 miles
  • 2020 – 67,953 miles
  • 2018 – 67,434 miles
  • 2017 – 67,225 miles
  • 2016 – 66,870 miles
  • 2015 – 66,677 miles
  • 2014 – 66,360 miles
  • 2013 – 66,196 miles
  • 2012 – 65,857 miles
  • 2011 – 65,435 miles
  • 2010 – 64,569 miles
  • 2009 – 64,223 miles
  • 2008 – 63,438 miles
  • 2007 – 62,311 miles
  • 2006 – 61,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,608 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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,608 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    582656904759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,596 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,596 miles
    Test number
    474916521331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,588 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    118340976429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,273 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    961045624830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,953 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    698733146926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,434 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    319363833366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    461547379226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,225 miles (+355)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    903656907058
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
  9. Pass66,870 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    525562451740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,677 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,677 miles
    Test number
    409172621990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,360 miles (+164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    988892804291
    • NoteAll tyre's slightly cracked on side wall
  12. Pass66,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    826780523283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,196 miles (+339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    385577213401
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  14. Pass65,857 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    739599912242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,856 miles (+421)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    805726412238
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass65,435 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,435 miles
    Test number
    969785111287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,569 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    841302620246
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  18. Pass64,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    811253429212
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  19. Fail64,223 miles (+785)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    313913529239
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  20. Pass63,438 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,438 miles
    Test number
    461498128276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,425 miles (+1,114)1 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    240498718290
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteTHIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to heavy wax oil
  22. Pass62,311 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    891958917210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,710 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    131892026279
    • Repaired at testRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass61,710 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    752682526289
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 790 GLT

What vehicle is registration 790 GLT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 790 GLT on a red petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 13 Sept 1963. 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 790 GLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 790 GLT expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 790 GLT?
The MOT on 790 GLT expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 790 GLT done?
790 GLT was recorded at 68,608 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 360 miles a year.
Has 790 GLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 790 GLT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on 790 GLT 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 790 GLT find?
790 GLT passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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