Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1965 Triumph TR4A 2.1L Petrol · CDV 242C

CDV 242C

1965 Triumph TR4A (2.1L, petrol). First registered 07/04/1965. Recorded mileage 35,691 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH TR4A
Year / Origin
1965 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 24/08/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
35,691 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1965
Engine
2138cc

CDV 242C Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
  • 35,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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CDV 242C Mileage History

  1. 28/07/202635,691 mi
  2. 26/08/202635,691 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

CDV 242C MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 05:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Triumph Tr4A (CDV 242C) between July 2026 and August 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))”.

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