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PYY 166D

1994 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Triumph TR4A61,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 166D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 87,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 87,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,519 miles

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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PYY 166D is a 1994 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,187cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 61,080 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 PYY 166D, 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 32 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of PYY 166D?

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What year was PYY 166D registered?

PYY 166D is a 1994 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is PYY 166D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 166D shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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