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RYO 656E

1979 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,121 mi
Last recorded44,121 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR4A29,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 656E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 43,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,888 miles

front body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,024 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 37,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 36,939 miles

Screw-fixing in nearside front tyre tread close to the edge

Pass 6 May 2015 35,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 35,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 34,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,811 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 33,809 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 32,671 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 31,775 miles

underside of body and chassis are corroded and undersealed but seem solid

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,688 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED + SURFACE RUST SHOWOING ON MOST PRECRIBED AREAS

Pass 6 May 2008 30,150 miles

REQUIRED RE UNDERSEALING

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,142 miles

corrosion both outer sills

wipers slow

Fail 29 Apr 2006 29,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion both outer sills

wipers slow

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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RYO 656E is a 1979 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 29,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYO 656E, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYO 656E registered?

RYO 656E is a 1979 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 14 November 1979.

Is RYO 656E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYO 656E shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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