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FAV 119C

1998 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,873 mi
Last recorded30,873 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 119C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,873 miles

nearside wiper arm insecure

wipers have intermittent fault

Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,664 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 30,303 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,829 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe not fully secure (chassis to engine)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,814 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,756 miles

Front oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,728 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,966 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,337 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 26,334 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear radius arm bushes fitted incorrect causing arm too rub against mounts inner bolts fitted wrongway round pushing into chassis

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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FAV 119C is a 1998 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FAV 119C, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FAV 119C registered?

FAV 119C is a 1998 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is FAV 119C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAV 119C shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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