1962 Triumph TR4 2.1L Petrol · XKW 252

The 1962 Triumph TR4 passed its latest MOT on 20 September 2021 at 23,975 miles, indicating a stable maintenance trend despite recurring steering and brake anomalies. The recent test recorded slight free play in the steering rack inner joint and track rod end, and a brake pedal click when pressed hard, yet the inspector concluded that all systems were working fine and appeared ok. Earlier failures on the same items in 2017 and 2019 show that these issues have persisted rather than improved. The recorded mileage of 23,975 miles over 64 years averages 375 miles per year, far below typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Mileage gaps are evident: from 2015 to 2016 the odometer jumped from 1,098 miles to 23,142 miles, suggesting a year of heavy use after a long period of low mileage, followed by slower accumulation between 2017 and 2021. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the steering rack inner joint and track rod end for excessive play, the brake pedal mechanism for binding calipers, and the rear suspension mounting areas where chassis corrosion was noted in 2017, especially the excessively corroded off‑side spring mounting and the inadequately repaired chassis below the rear axle. Additional checks should cover headlamp aim and alignment, indicator operation, washer fluid levels, tyre sidewall cracking, oil leak presence, and any play in the front wheel bearings. Given the age, low annual mileage, and documented structural rust and suspension wear, the vehicle warrants careful verification of these components before purchase, as the recent pass does not guarantee the absence of latent defects.