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PEU 87F

1991 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,905 mi
Last recorded30,905 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR4A41,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 87F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 30,905 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 27,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,007 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,007 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,343 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake has slight bind, not seen on RBT

Pass 19 Jun 2013 7,725 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 7,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 4,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 4,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,950 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 16,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 12,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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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PEU 87F is a 1991 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PEU 87F, 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 PEU 87F registered?

PEU 87F is a 1991 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 23 January 1991.

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