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AKX 206E

2005 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,039 mi
Last recorded31,039 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 206E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 31,039 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 29,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 29,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed buckle webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,458 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 26,784 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 26,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,583 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

signs of oil leaks

Fail 24 Apr 2017 26,583 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

nearside rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

signs of oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2016 26,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,929 miles

nearside rear drive shaft gator perished

slight kink in copper fuel line at rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,869 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 20,592 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 18,942 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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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AKX 206E is a 2005 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKX 206E, 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 21 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AKX 206E is a 2005 Triumph TR4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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