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HHP 36D

1991 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,961 mi
Last recorded69,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR4A41,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 36D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 69,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff

Fail 31 May 2024 68,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff

Pass 23 May 2023 67,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering tight

Pass 23 May 2022 67,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear chassis

steering tight

Pass 28 May 2021 66,384 miles

steering tight

Fail 28 May 2021 66,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

steering tight

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 63,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,602 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres edges worn

nearside handbrake effort

offside rear brake effort

Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,602 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres edges worn

nearside handbrake effort

offside rear brake effort

Pass 3 May 2017 62,106 miles

offside rear brake effort

Pass 12 May 2016 61,403 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear tyres inner edges slight wear

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,386 miles

upper steering column bearing slight wear

Fail 11 May 2012 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight nearside steering rack wear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,805 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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HHP 36D is a 1991 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 41,474 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 HHP 36D, 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 35 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HHP 36D is a 1991 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 7 January 1991.

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