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JNX 17D

1982 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

6,342 mi
Last recorded6,342 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR4A6,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNX 17D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 6,342 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 6,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 6,200 miles

Front windscreen small scratches offside

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil loss on engine gearbox and rear axle

Pass 30 Jul 2020 5,947 miles

slight oil loss on engine gearbox and back axle

Fail 15 Jul 2020 5,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 5,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 5,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 5,118 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 4,692 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 4,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,460 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 2,946 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers side window inoperative.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,946 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers side window inoperative.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 2,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 1,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,828 miles

Nearside door lock repair is temporary

Slight play at both rear wheels to hubs

Slight play at offside front wheel to hub

Fail 16 Apr 2009 1,828 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play at both rear wheels to hubs

Slight play at offside front wheel to hub

Pass 5 Apr 2008 1,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2008 1,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 402 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 1 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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JNX 17D is a 1982 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 6,184 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 JNX 17D, 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 44 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JNX 17D is a 1982 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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