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JSV 834

1987 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,267 mi
Last recorded17,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Triumph TR419,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 834
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,267 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,791 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf step sill corroded ( not structural)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 16,778 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

excessive corrosion o/s/r but not in a perscribed area

n/s and o/s rear light lenses cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,946 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,616 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,191 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,630 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4?

Based on 12,148 MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
1,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
Horn not working 205
brake binding 198
Stop lamp not working 192
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JSV 834 is a 1987 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1987 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 19,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR4 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSV 834, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 39 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JSV 834 registered?

JSV 834 is a 1987 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is JSV 834 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 834 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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