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7509 UN

1979 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,195 mi
Last recorded24,195 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR446,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7509 UN
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,195 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,185 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,016 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

lower steering column joint has slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2013 18,014 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,879 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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7509 UN is a 1979 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 46,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7509 UN, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 7509 UN registered?

7509 UN is a 1979 Triumph TR4, first registered on 30 September 1979.

Is 7509 UN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7509 UN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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