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TBH 652E

1979 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,710 mi
Last recorded29,710 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR4A29,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 652E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 29,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 28,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,874 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,777 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 27,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

diff oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,422 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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TBH 652E is a 1979 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TBH 652E, 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.

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What year was TBH 652E registered?

TBH 652E is a 1979 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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