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508 YPL

1986 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration508 YPL
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,932 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 48,932 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,931 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear joint

Slight under body/suspension corrosion

Vehicle chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2018 43,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear joint

Slight under body/suspension corrosion

Vehicle chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2017 43,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2016 42,592 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 42,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fowling wheel on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fowling on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolts loose (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,350 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres nearing 1.6mm

slight deterioration to rear spring bushes

slight deterioration to upper steering uj

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight deterioration to rubber steering uj

Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,602 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4?

Based on 12,148 MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
1,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
Horn not working 205
brake binding 198
Stop lamp not working 192
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508 YPL is a 1986 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

The most common reason a Triumph TR4 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 508 YPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 40 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 508 YPL registered?

508 YPL is a 1986 Triumph TR4, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is 508 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 508 YPL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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