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ABW 39C

1988 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,269 mi
Last recorded10,269 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Triumph TR4A33,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 39C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 10,269 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 10,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 9,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,291 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 9,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 9,126 miles

offside rear service & park brake effort just met requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 8,602 miles

rear tyres very close to rubbing rear leaf springs

small exhaust leak from front down pipe area

Fail 27 Mar 2013 8,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are almost rubbing on the rear leaf springs

Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are almost rubbing on the rear leaf springs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,945 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4A?

Based on 11,256 MOT tests across 999 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
999
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 378
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 225
Horn not working 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 151
brake binding 144
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ABW 39C is a 1988 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 33,035 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 TR4A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 39C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4A typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 38 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABW 39C registered?

ABW 39C is a 1988 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is ABW 39C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 39C shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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