MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
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))
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
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
radiator mounting is insecure
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
How Reliable is the Triumph TR4?
Based on 12,148 MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DSU 819 safe to buy?
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