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918 YPK

1979 Triumph TR4

Black Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR446,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration918 YPK
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,284 miles

Nearside rack gaiter deteriating

Offside Rear hubseal leaking

diff pinion oil leal

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,786 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s rack gaiter detriating

o/s/r brake binding slightly

play in rear propshaft u/j

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,534 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,874 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 51,858 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,375 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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918 YPK is a 1979 Triumph TR4 in Black with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 918 YPK, 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 918 YPK registered?

918 YPK is a 1979 Triumph TR4, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is 918 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 918 YPK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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