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MVO 981E

1989 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

10,954 mi
Last recorded10,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR4A28,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 981E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 10,954 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 10,954 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 9,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 7,470 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 5,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 3,497 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 3,497 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,166 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,163 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside inner floor to sill covered time of test passed as seen

Fail 7 May 2010 72,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside inner floor to sill covered time of test passed as seen

Pass 13 May 2009 72,105 miles

STEERING COLUM TOP JOINT / BUSH PERISHING

Fail 12 May 2009 72,105 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 72,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,109 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 69,109 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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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MVO 981E is a 1989 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 28,512 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 MVO 981E, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MVO 981E registered?

MVO 981E is a 1989 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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