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TTR 4A

1985 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,835 mi
Last recorded16,835 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTR 4A
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,835 miles

Nearside Front steering arm to hub mounting slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 16,829 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering mounting that bolt to the hub has come loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 20 Aug 2020 14,855 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end linkage (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 13 Sep 2019 14,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 11,151 miles

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

Offside Front drivers door stiff to open and close

Oil leak, but not excessive evidence around oil filter and blowing down the underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 11,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers door stiff to open and close

Oil leak, but not excessive evidence around oil filter and blowing down the underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 10,728 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaitor starting to perish

surface corrosion on all coil springs

Fail 19 Aug 2017 10,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside steering rack gaitor starting to perish

surface corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 24 Aug 2016 10,380 miles

oil leaks

slight knock and play in steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2016 10,380 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leaks

slight knock and play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2015
Pass 1 Sep 2014 8,527 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 6,081 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 6,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 5,830 miles

front body inner arches corroded/seperating from upper sills

wipers smear

Fail 24 Apr 2012 5,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front body inner arches corroded/seperating from upper sills

offside parkbrake effort relatively poor

wipers smear

Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,740 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 Apr 2011 5,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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TTR 4A is a 1985 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TTR 4A, 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 41 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TTR 4A is a 1985 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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