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BST 82B

1989 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,193 mi
Last recorded30,193 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR424,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBST 82B
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 30,193 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 tyres non 'E' marked and for competition use (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,797 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 21,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,701 miles

LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL REAR AXLE FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,803 miles

most metal brake pipes showing corrosion to varying degrees

Pass 1 Nov 2012 6,833 miles

condition of all tyres cracking not to ply or cord

slight play in both both front track rod inner joints/bush

Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 2,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side walls on all four tyres age cracked

Pass 1 May 2010 95,836 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 93,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 93,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 15 May 2009 93,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 89,218 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,660 miles

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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BST 82B is a 1989 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,200cc 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 BST 82B, 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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BST 82B is a 1989 Triumph TR4, first registered on 12 July 1989.

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