I am having problems getting my imac started.

I am having problems getting my imac started. It begins to load, takes along time, then shuts down.
I do not have a disk either to re install the platform.
Any ideas on what I could do or try?
I tried to start it in recovery mode. I pressed the shift key, held it, tapped it.....and I could not get it to register.
The computer carried on trying to load with the loading bar displayed.
Does this suggested, Internal HD failure?

Thanks for replying Paul.
I ran check as suggested.
Seems to be ok.
Still no change with the start up issue.
("Do I have back up to restore from?") Possibably , not sure.
Any other suggestions would be welcome.

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