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LYG 874D

1979 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,289 mi
Last recorded21,289 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR4A29,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYG 874D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 May 2022 21,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 20,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 20,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 19,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 18,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 17,159 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 11,470 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 10,822 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 9,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,685 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 3,963 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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LYG 874D is a 1979 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 29,306 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 LYG 874D, 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 47 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 LYG 874D registered?

LYG 874D is a 1979 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is LYG 874D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYG 874D shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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