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XSU 917

1990 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR451,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSU 917
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,997 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

front suspension joints need greesing

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,977 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,403 miles

nearside hand brake has good effort but has no lock out

Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,403 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

nearside hand brake has good effort but has no lock out

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,111 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,015 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside hand brake has low effort

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,250 miles

nearside hand brake has no lock out

Fail 22 May 2009 72,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,795 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,781 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,018 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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XSU 917 is a 1990 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 51,874 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 XSU 917, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XSU 917 registered?

XSU 917 is a 1990 Triumph TR4, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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