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PRX 234B

1987 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Triumph TR419,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 234B
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 45,081 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Diff has a slight oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Diff has a slight oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 35,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,191 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 30,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop moved on axle (not touching cradle)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,427 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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PRX 234B is a 1987 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 19,506 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 PRX 234B, 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 39 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PRX 234B registered?

PRX 234B is a 1987 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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