£15,876
1962 TRIUMPH TR4
United Kingdom • 5 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Triumph TR4 has been owned by the vendor for 21 years and underwent a full body-off restoration. It features a fast-road engine built by Canada Garage Racing, along with several upgrades like a Stag gearbox and drilled front disc brakes.
Condition
7
The car has been subject to a full body-off restoration, with several upgrades and modifications. The car is reported as running and driving well with no issues.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
CT10364
Chassis No:
Odometer:
48,747 miles
950 FPO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Owned by the vendor for 21 years after being purchased in Devon and driven back to Norfolk.
Subject to a full body-off restoration over a period of years which included the fitting of a fast-road engine built by Canada Garage Racing and rated at 130bhp.
The car has been subject to several upgrades including a Stag gearbox, lightened flywheel, drilled front disc brakes and servo, oil cooling system alternator conversion and high torque starter motor.
The TR4 was registered in June 1962 and has five registered keepers recorded on its V5C since DVLA computerisation.
The odometer shows 48,747 miles and its last MoT expired in March 2024; however, as an historic vehicle, the Triumph no longer requires annual testing.
It is reported as running and driving well with no issues.
Paperwork includes the V5C, MoT certificates, invoices, old tax discs, write-up of the modifications, British Motor Heritage certificate (showing the car was once red) and photos of the car at events and being res...
Points of note
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,090
Median Price (Since 2020)
£61,207
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 29 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
47,784 miles
Registration Date
1962-06-22
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 30 2023 with 47,784 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 14 2020 with 46,854 miles
Passed
On Oct 22 2019 with 46,748 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the advisory limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 14 2017 with 43,964 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On Aug 09 2017 with 43,901 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Aug 16 2016 with 40,609 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- crack in offside rear chassis
Passed
On Jul 07 2015 with 37,157 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre worn edge
- crack in rear chassis
- play in steering rack
Failed
On Jul 06 2015 with 37,153 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre worn edge
- crack in rear chassis
- play in steering rack
Passed
On Jul 01 2014 with 34,345 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- play in steering rack
Passed
On May 16 2013 with 31,889 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User Entered:
- play in steering rack
Failed
On May 14 2013 with 31,883 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User Entered:
- play in steering rack
Passed
On Apr 20 2012 with 27,813 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User Entered:
- nearside front inner wing corroded
Passed
On Sep 15 2010 with 21,302 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Failed
On Jul 07 2010 with 21,132 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- fuel pipe from fuel pump slighty perished but not leaking
Passed
On Jul 18 2009 with 15,095 miles
Failed
On Jul 11 2009 with 15,090 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- servo hose fouling on ht lead/coil
- rear spring front mounting weak?[spring rubbing on floor]
Passed
On Jun 27 2008 with 10,279 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- both front brake discs have light corrosion
- slight play in both front hubs
Failed
On Jun 27 2008 with 10,279 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
User Entered:
- both front brake discs have light corrosion
- slight play in both front hubs
Passed
On Jul 16 2007 with 87,421 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal would benifit replacement
- steering rack gaitors would benifit additional clipping
Failed
On Jul 14 2007 with 87,421 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal would benifit replacement
- steering rack gaitors would benifit additional clips
Passed
On Jul 10 2006 with 4,740 miles
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