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VBY 347E

2009 Triumph TR4A

Black Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,709 mi
Last recorded13,709 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 347E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 13,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 13,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,028 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,669 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,506 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 11,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 wheels bearings have slight play

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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VBY 347E is a 2009 Triumph TR4A in Black with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBY 347E, 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 17 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 347E registered?

VBY 347E is a 2009 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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