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BRO 993B

1981 Triumph TR4

Black Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,708 mi
Last recorded31,708 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRO 993B
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,708 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering (inner) rack

Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,708 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering (inner) rack

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,692 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,680 miles

Oi leaks

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,125 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 30,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,168 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,174 miles

Oil leak

excessive leak from diff

Fail 25 Oct 2007 26,174 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

excessive leak from diff

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,537 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 19,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BRO 993B is a 1981 Triumph TR4 in Black with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BRO 993B, 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 45 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRO 993B registered?

BRO 993B is a 1981 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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