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FAM 505D

1984 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAM 505D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,259 miles

Endfloat in steering column

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between downpipe and interpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside slight play in inner trackrod balljoint

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

driver's door latch slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2017 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Endfloat in steering column

Engine oil and coolant on minimum levels

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between downpipe and interpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside slight play in inner trackrod balljoint

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

driver's door latch slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,259 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight corrosion in nearside sill return but not substantially weakening structure

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,259 miles

Fuel hose insecure no securing clip on hose at inlet to front carburettor (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

coolant leak on radiator and oil emulsified.

slight corrosion in nearside sill return but not substantially weakening structure

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,259 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,259 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4A?

Based on 11,256 MOT tests across 999 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
999
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 378
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 225
Horn not working 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 151
brake binding 144
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FAM 505D is a 1984 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Triumph TR4A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAM 505D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4A typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 42 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FAM 505D registered?

FAM 505D is a 1984 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is FAM 505D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAM 505D shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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