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BAN 170G

1997 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,676 mi
Last recorded9,676 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR4A52,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 170G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,676 miles

windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror - not forming part of drivers view of the road when seated in drivers seat

windscreen washers output only marginal - attention recommended

Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,271 miles

screen cracked behind rear view mirror - not forming part of drivers view when sat in drivers seat

Fail 24 Jul 2015 9,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen cracked behind rear view mirror - not forming part of drivers view when sat in drivers seat

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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BAN 170G is a 1997 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 52,730 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 BAN 170G, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAN 170G registered?

BAN 170G is a 1997 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is BAN 170G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAN 170G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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