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YFO 500

1996 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,444 mi
Last recorded44,444 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR444,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 500
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,124 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,214 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,183 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,183 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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YFO 500 is a 1996 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 44,280 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 YFO 500, 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 30 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 YFO 500 registered?

YFO 500 is a 1996 Triumph TR4, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is YFO 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 500 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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