MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight freeplay in n/s/f hub
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre rubbing on shock absorber top mount
recommend rear suspension check
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR4A?
Based on 11,256 MOT tests across 999 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GPV 52C is a 1989 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1989 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 28,512 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 TR4A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPV 52C, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of GPV 52C?
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What year was GPV 52C registered?
GPV 52C is a 1989 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 23 March 1989.
Is GPV 52C safe to buy?
The MOT history for GPV 52C shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GPV 52C have outstanding finance?
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