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ECD 395C

1996 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,970 mi
Last recorded4,970 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR4A55,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 395C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 4,970 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 4,967 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

washer pump inscure

Pass 20 Jun 2007 3,872 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 3,872 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ECD 395C is a 1996 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 55,973 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 ECD 395C, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ECD 395C registered?

ECD 395C is a 1996 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is ECD 395C safe to buy?

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