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DOT 535C

1980 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,733 mi
Last recorded2,733 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR4A10,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 535C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 2,733 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 2,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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DOT 535C is a 1980 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,434 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 DOT 535C, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of DOT 535C?

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What year was DOT 535C registered?

DOT 535C is a 1980 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 13 August 1980.

Is DOT 535C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOT 535C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DOT 535C have outstanding finance?

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