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DSJ 917

1997 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,779 mi
Last recorded29,779 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR430,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 917
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,779 miles

oil leak from gearbox and engine

rear spring are covered in duck tape

Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,765 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from gearbox and engine

rear spring are covered in duck tape

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,562 miles

Near side front steering gator slight deteration

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 28,554 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Near side front steering gator slight deteration

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,427 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 23,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,287 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 22,255 miles

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,227 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,376 miles

front brakes inbalanced in rollers [nearside brake efficency weak] ok on road

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 917 is a 1997 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 917, 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 917 is a 1997 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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