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DSJ 798

1997 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,053 mi
Last recorded3,053 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR430,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 798
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 3,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 1,785 miles

play in steering column

Fail 22 May 2019 1,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

play in steering column

Pass 9 May 2018 99,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 98,526 miles

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 May 2017 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 May 2016 96,697 miles

Steering rack boot perished

n/s/f suspension bushes perished

o/s/f door handle stiff

o/s/r chassis cross member damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,751 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 92,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 90,647 miles

offside inner sill rusted and holed

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,525 miles

o/s inner sill holed

o/s/r and n/s/r and o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,798 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres side walls have age related cracks in outer side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2007 88,571 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres wall starting to crack

sills corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2007 88,571 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear tyres wall starting to crack

sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,421 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2006 88,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 88,011 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2005 88,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DSJ 798 is a 1997 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DSJ 798, 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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DSJ 798 is a 1997 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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