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PRP 297D

2008 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,201 mi
Last recorded24,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Triumph TR421,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 297D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,157 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 24,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,798 miles

suspect fault on servo

travel on footbrake

Fail 4 Oct 2011 23,795 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 23,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight binding to O/S rear brake

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,288 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

play in steering

Fail 1 Jun 2009 23,283 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in steering

rear brakes uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,238 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,227 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,075 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 230,075 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PRP 297D is a 2008 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,494 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 PRP 297D, 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 18 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PRP 297D is a 2008 Triumph TR4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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