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OSU 456

1988 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,343 mi
Last recorded90,343 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Triumph TR470,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 456
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 90,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,419 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,808 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,432 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,801 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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OSU 456 is a 1988 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 70,937 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 TR4 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSU 456, 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 38 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OSU 456 registered?

OSU 456 is a 1988 Triumph TR4, first registered on 28 November 1988.

Is OSU 456 safe to buy?

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