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DXJ 537C

1990 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,755 mi
Last recorded46,755 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR4A46,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXJ 537C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 46,755 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 46,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,062 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 46,042 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,178 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 37,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,550 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,603 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,017 miles

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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DXJ 537C is a 1990 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 46,667 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 DXJ 537C, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DXJ 537C registered?

DXJ 537C is a 1990 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 3 September 1990.

Is DXJ 537C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXJ 537C shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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