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Triumph TR4

White · Petrol · 1963 · 2,138 cc

949 ARKMOT history

949 ARK is a white petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 16 Oct 1963. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 18,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
18,211 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
949 ARK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,138 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
16 Oct 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

949 ARK was last recorded at 18,211 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,028 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,211 miles
  • 2025 – 18,028 miles
  • 2024 – 17,967 miles
  • 2023 – 17,501 miles
  • 2022 – 17,237 miles
  • 2021 – 16,877 miles
  • 2020 – 16,752 miles
  • 2019 – 16,718 miles
  • 2018 – 16,565 miles
  • 2017 – 16,494 miles
  • 2016 – 16,139 miles
  • 2015 – 15,814 miles
  • 2014 – 15,423 miles
  • 2013 – 15,077 miles
  • 2012 – 14,856 miles
  • 2011 – 14,762 miles
  • 2010 – 14,590 miles
  • 2009 – 14,553 miles
  • 2008 – 14,395 miles
  • 2007 – 14,316 miles
  • 2006 – 13,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,211 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,211 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    18,211 miles
    Test number
    663953813819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,028 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    18,028 miles
    Test number
    479823255836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass17,967 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    17,967 miles
    Test number
    294612747826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail17,963 miles (+462)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,963 miles
    Test number
    625645061872
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass17,501 miles (+264)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    17,501 miles
    Test number
    164672681267
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass17,237 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    17,237 miles
    Test number
    326861831008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,877 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,877 miles
    Test number
    444900081145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,752 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,752 miles
    Test number
    495085135509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,718 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    16,718 miles
    Test number
    509425891250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,565 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,565 miles
    Test number
    296155132967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,494 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,494 miles
    Test number
    333485129129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,139 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,139 miles
    Test number
    786252120418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,814 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,814 miles
    Test number
    145481115222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,423 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,423 miles
    Test number
    537515304261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,077 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,077 miles
    Test number
    985055783163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,856 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,856 miles
    Test number
    348151992187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,762 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,762 miles
    Test number
    435369581165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,590 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,590 miles
    Test number
    720411290150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,553 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,553 miles
    Test number
    164794289161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,395 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,395 miles
    Test number
    993774798153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,316 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,316 miles
    Test number
    291145297156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,951 miles
    Test number
    350100716289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 949 ARK

What vehicle is registration 949 ARK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 949 ARK on a white petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 16 Oct 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 949 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 949 ARK is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 949 ARK?
The MOT on 949 ARK is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 949 ARK done?
949 ARK was recorded at 18,211 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 213 miles a year.
Has 949 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 949 ARK has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 949 ARK 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 949 ARK find?
949 ARK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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