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JFL 54D

1989 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,373 mi
Last recorded15,373 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR4A28,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 54D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,373 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,987 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,668 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 10,668 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,540 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 6,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,369 miles

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

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

both rear drive shaft rubber boots split

both rear inner axle rubber mounts perished

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (15%)

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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JFL 54D is a 1989 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFL 54D, 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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What year was JFL 54D registered?

JFL 54D is a 1989 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is JFL 54D safe to buy?

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