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MCE 817

1991 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

640 mi
Last recorded640 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR4A41,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCE 817
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2006 640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 640 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MCE 817 is a 1991 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MCE 817, 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.

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What year was MCE 817 registered?

MCE 817 is a 1991 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is MCE 817 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCE 817 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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