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DSU 819

1987 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,564 mi
Last recorded72,564 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Triumph TR419,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 819
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,564 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,203 miles

Nearside Rear floor by body surport mounting corroded

Offside Front surspension sitting very low ,it looks as if work has been done on this side

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,110 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper is peeling

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,069 miles

radiator mounting is insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,069 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

radiator mounting is insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,688 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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DSU 819 is a 1987 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 19,506 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 DSU 819, 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 39 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSU 819 registered?

DSU 819 is a 1987 Triumph TR4, first registered on 2 July 1987.

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