£19,471
1966 Triumph TR4A IRS
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Triumph TR4A, a UK-market model, boasts a comprehensive body-off restoration completed in 1999, with only 31,000 miles covered since. The engine was rebuilt in 2020 and presents well. Offered from a deceased estate, it comes with a history file back to the 1980s and is finished in British Racing Green.
Condition
7
The car has had a full body-off restoration and engine rebuild in recent years. It has been well-maintained, although there is no service history during the current 25-year ownership. The car looks attractive and is reported to be running well. The odometer shows 103,700 miles, with 31,000 miles since 1999.
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Manual
Transmission:
CTC70057
Chassis No:
Odometer:
103,700 miles
RAR273D
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description From a deceased estate; current owner 25 years; full body-off restoration in 1999 and only 31k miles since; engine rebuilt in 2020; a very smart example of this classic British sportscar A wonderful mix of British brawn and Italian style, the Michelotti-styled TR4 was powered by a torquey 2,138cc four-cylinder twin-carb engine mated to an all-synchro four-speed box that could launch the car to 60mph in 10.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 105mph.
Optional Laycock de Normanville electricallly operated overdrive could now be selected for 2nd and 3rd gear as well as 4th, effectively providing the TR4 with a seven-speed close ratio gearbox.
In 1965 the car gained a new chassis with more sophisticated independent rear suspension (in place of the old live axle) for more predictable handling and an improved ride, these models being known as the TR4A.
By the time production ceased in mid 1967, some 28,450 TR4As had been sold, the vast majority to the American market.
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£951
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,477
Median Price (Since 2020)
£46,332
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 19 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
5,368 miles
Registration Date
1966-06-27
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 20 2025 with 5,368 miles
Failed
On Nov 13 2025 with 5,367 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front alloy wheel fouling part of the suspension
Passed
On Jan 31 2024 with 4,235 miles
Failed
On Jan 16 2024 with 4,220 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On May 18 2017 with 94,872 miles
Passed
On May 24 2016 with 93,417 miles
Passed
On May 18 2015 with 91,379 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Entered:
- o/s wiper rubber split
- Lower steering coupling some free play evident
- o/s front body mounting bolt insecure
Passed
On May 23 2014 with 90,305 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- both rear wheel bearings noisy
Failed
On May 20 2014 with 90,305 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- both rear wheel bearings noisy
Passed
On May 18 2013 with 86,683 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Failed
On May 16 2013 with 86,683 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Passed
On Mar 14 2012 with 84,904 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- n/s seat belt operation
- Oil leak
Passed
On Nov 24 2010 with 83,403 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Oct 14 2009 with 82,445 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Aug 13 2008 with 81,195 miles
Failed
On Aug 13 2008 with 81,195 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Aug 08 2007 with 79,426 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- front number plate damaged
- n/s wiper rubber some splitting evident
Passed
On Aug 17 2006 with 78,237 miles
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