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ABM 823B

1989 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,279 mi
Last recorded27,279 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR424,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 823B
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 27,279 miles

Both front wings corroded

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 27,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/s/f wing corroded (advise repairing)

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

Offside Inner sill corroded (advise repairing)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s outer sill corroded (advise repairing)

o/s/f wing corroded (advise repairing)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp aims only just passed

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 27,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp aims only just passed

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,997 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer wings and sill panels corroded.

slight room in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,997 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer wings and sill panels corroded.

slight room in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,959 miles

(5) Body corroded slightly.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 26,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

(5) Body corroded slightly.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,695 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,631 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,077 miles

oil leak

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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ABM 823B is a 1989 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 24,522 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 ABM 823B, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABM 823B registered?

ABM 823B is a 1989 Triumph TR4, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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