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FHP 733C

1997 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR4A52,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHP 733C
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,640 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,557 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 88,021 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 88,021 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)

Pass 20 May 2011 88,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 87,939 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 87,904 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 87,879 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 877,112 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 87,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 87,585 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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FHP 733C is a 1997 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHP 733C, 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 FHP 733C registered?

FHP 733C is a 1997 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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The MOT history for FHP 733C shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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