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XFF 199

1979 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,505 mi
Last recorded29,505 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR446,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFF 199
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 29,289 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 29,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,837 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 28,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,842 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 26,842 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

very high HC emissions 2600ppm.

Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,169 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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XFF 199 is a 1979 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 46,763 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 XFF 199, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XFF 199 registered?

XFF 199 is a 1979 Triumph TR4, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is XFF 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFF 199 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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