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KAW 855E

1991 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,288 mi
Last recorded64,288 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR4A41,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 855E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,288 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,193 miles

Both rear tyres sightly perished

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,625 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,217 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 15 May 2012 63,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

gearbox and rear diff leaking.o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,886 miles

not charging

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,254 miles

Slight signs of surface cracking on all tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,986 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking but not excessive.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,986 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres cracking but not excessive.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,792 miles

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

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

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

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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KAW 855E is a 1991 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KAW 855E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAW 855E registered?

KAW 855E is a 1991 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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The MOT history for KAW 855E shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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