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Triumph TR4

Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 2,138 cc

VBO 212MOT history

VBO 212 is a blue petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 23 Apr 1963. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 23,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
23,995 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBO 212
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,138 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
23 Apr 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBO 212 was last recorded at 23,995 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,274 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
1,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,995 miles
  • 2025 – 22,274 miles
  • 2021 – 19,818 miles
  • 2019 – 18,898 miles
  • 2018 – 17,913 miles
  • 2017 – 17,198 miles
  • 2016 – 15,548 miles
  • 2015 – 14,647 miles
  • 2014 – 13,682 miles
  • 2013 – 13,104 miles
  • 2012 – 13,040 miles
  • 2011 – 12,513 miles
  • 2010 – 11,960 miles
  • 2009 – 9,856 miles
  • 2008 – 6,966 miles
  • 2007 – 3,152 miles
  • 2006 – 966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,995 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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,995 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    23,995 miles
    Test number
    632756048557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,274 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    277086771382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail22,241 miles (+2,423)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,241 miles
    Test number
    138254718810
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass19,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    19,818 miles
    Test number
    652970404012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail19,818 miles (+920)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,818 miles
    Test number
    376422402341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass18,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,898 miles
    Test number
    394781837581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leak from axle on to outer brake back plate

  7. Fail18,898 miles (+985)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,898 miles
    Test number
    764489440941
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leak from axle on to outer brake back plate

  8. Pass17,913 miles (+715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,913 miles
    Test number
    488864413116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass17,198 miles (+1,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,198 miles
    Test number
    393405008336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass15,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,548 miles
    Test number
    706968631709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail15,548 miles (+901)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,548 miles
    Test number
    892626534218
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass14,647 miles (+965)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,647 miles
    Test number
    706553205159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteSlight leak on n/s axle

  13. Pass13,682 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,682 miles
    Test number
    295939814495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail13,648 miles (+544)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,648 miles
    Test number
    325343914105
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass13,104 miles (+64)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,104 miles
    Test number
    405962593043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brakes slight contamination

  16. Pass13,040 miles (+527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,040 miles
    Test number
    615967882084
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass12,513 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    519159481056
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass11,960 miles (+2,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,960 miles
    Test number
    350950710129
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass9,856 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,856 miles
    Test number
    600307009106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,966 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,966 miles
    Test number
    681278508100
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slighly noisy and it would appear that the wheel bearing requires adjustment or repair.

  21. Fail6,955 miles (+3,803)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,955 miles
    Test number
    210097208469
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slighly noisy and it would appear that the wheel bearing requires adjustment or repair.

  22. Pass3,152 miles (+2,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    3,152 miles
    Test number
    811740717152
    • NoteOffside and nearside track rod ends have some vertical movement.

  23. Pass966 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    966 miles
    Test number
    333268416194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail966 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    966 miles
    Test number
    710705516152
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Questions about VBO 212

What vehicle is registration VBO 212 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBO 212 on a blue petrol Triumph TR4 first used on 23 Apr 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 VBO 212 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBO 212 is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VBO 212?
The MOT on VBO 212 is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBO 212 done?
VBO 212 was recorded at 23,995 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,156 miles a year.
Has VBO 212 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBO 212 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on VBO 212 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 VBO 212 find?
VBO 212 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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