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CFB 4A

2001 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,677 mi
Last recorded23,677 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFB 4A
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,741 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre join (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 22,741 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre join (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 21,477 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,244 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 19,224 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,807 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,260 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 14,250 miles

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

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

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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CFB 4A is a 2001 Triumph TR4A in Green 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 TR4A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CFB 4A, 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 25 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CFB 4A is a 2001 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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