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ALC 510A

1997 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,397 mi
Last recorded77,397 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR430,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 510A
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,924 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,246 miles

fan belt fraying

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 72,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 70,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,359 miles

both wiper blades torn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,211 miles

imbalance on parking brake

imbalance on rear service brake

nearside front upper suspension wishbone bush retaining nut requires attention

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,744 miles

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE & PARKING BRAKE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEFLATED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP!

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,120 miles

BOTH REAR LAMP UNITS REQ ATTENTION

SOME MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUSPENSION BOTH SIDES

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,580 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,953 miles

OFFSIDE DIP BEAM ONLY CAME ON WHEN TAPPED BY HAND & STAYED ON!

REAR TAIL LIGHTS ONLY CAME ON WHEN TAPPED BY HAND & STAYED ON!

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ALC 510A is a 1997 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 30,068 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 ALC 510A, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ALC 510A registered?

ALC 510A is a 1997 Triumph TR4, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is ALC 510A safe to buy?

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