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GWA 430C

1994 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,234 mi
Last recorded63,234 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Triumph TR4A61,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWA 430C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,226 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,796 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,796 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,652 miles

Front lower shock absorber bushes worn.

O/s/r wheel binding.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,587 miles

Fair amount of brake imbalance, n/s/ low (greese on inner face of disc).

Slight play in rear shock absorber lower bushes.

Up/down lift in steering column (moving at lower coupling pinch bolt).

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,468 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,080 miles

fair amount of front brake imbalance

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

windscreen chipped/cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2007 61,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 24% (advise attention)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

windscreen chipped/cracked

Pass 25 May 2006 60,854 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 60,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fair amount of play in steering rack (n/s).

Petrol pipe not secured at rear.

Play in n/s/f upper swivel joint.

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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GWA 430C is a 1994 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 61,080 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 GWA 430C, 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 32 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GWA 430C registered?

GWA 430C is a 1994 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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