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SSY 810

1997 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,144 mi
Last recorded96,144 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR430,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 810
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,144 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,144 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/r tyre sidewall split

Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/r tyre sidewall split

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,580 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,280 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 95,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 94,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 94,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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SSY 810 is a 1997 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 30,068 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 SSY 810, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSY 810 registered?

SSY 810 is a 1997 Triumph TR4, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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