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LFO 485

1996 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,650 mi
Last recorded37,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR444,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 485
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 37,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 21,163 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,428 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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LFO 485 is a 1996 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 44,280 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 LFO 485, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LFO 485 registered?

LFO 485 is a 1996 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is LFO 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFO 485 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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