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GDS 73E

1993 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,946 mi
Last recorded12,946 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Triumph TR4A9,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 73E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 12,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 12,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 12,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,029 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 11,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,809 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,519 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 10,282 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 9,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,646 miles

blow slight exhaust

Pass 11 May 2010 9,189 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 8,072 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 8,072 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 6,313 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 6,313 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,934 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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GDS 73E is a 1993 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 9,236 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 GDS 73E, 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 33 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GDS 73E registered?

GDS 73E is a 1993 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is GDS 73E safe to buy?

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