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VFF 959

1995 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph TR434,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 959
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,014 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 91,004 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,985 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 84,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,463 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

offside front lower outter suspenion trunuion joint has slight permisable wear

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,301 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,198 miles

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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VFF 959 is a 1995 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1995 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,084 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 VFF 959, 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 31 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFF 959 registered?

VFF 959 is a 1995 Triumph TR4, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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