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CSJ 735

1997 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,963 mi
Last recorded52,963 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR4A52,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 735
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 52,963 miles

both front and rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 30 May 2013 52,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 21 May 2013 52,948 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 26 May 2012 52,873 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding.

slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Fail 26 May 2012 52,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front brake slightly binding.

slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Pass 7 May 2011 52,857 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding.

nearside rear foot brake and handbrake slightly low effort.

slight play in nearside front steering rack end.

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm link ball joint.

Pass 22 May 2010 52,846 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 52,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes binding.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 May 2009 52,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 52,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 52,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CSJ 735 is a 1997 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSJ 735, 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 CSJ 735 registered?

CSJ 735 is a 1997 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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