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SEU 179D

1991 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

10,240 mi
Last recorded10,240 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR4A41,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEU 179D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 10,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 9,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 9,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 8,515 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 7,612 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 7,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 7,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 5,347 miles

both rear tyres are on 2.9mm

oil leaks

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 4,298 miles

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential

Pass 7 Mar 2017 2,638 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,965 miles

fuel seeping from fuel filter area slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,678 miles

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

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

offside front lower king pin lock nut very close to brake disc when on full right lock

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

evidence of fuel leakage from nearside of engine (fuel hose) but not currently leaking

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 86,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

evidence of fuel leakage from nearside of engine (fuel hose) but not currently leaking

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 84,958 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to WEAR LIMIT

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,935 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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SEU 179D is a 1991 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 SEU 179D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEU 179D registered?

SEU 179D is a 1991 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is SEU 179D safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEU 179D shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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