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DRS 137D

2006 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,209 mi
Last recorded8,209 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Triumph TR4A55,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 137D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 8,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 8,022 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 8,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 7,980 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 7,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 7,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 7,692 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 7,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 7,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 7,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering wheel slightly loose

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jun 2008 70,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 67,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight engine coolant

Pass 20 Jan 2006 66,985 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 66,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DRS 137D is a 2006 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,990 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 DRS 137D, 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 20 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DRS 137D is a 2006 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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