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GVU 28D

2002 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,759 mi
Last recorded6,759 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 28D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 6,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 6,471 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 6,471 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 6,178 miles

Front both wheel bearing have slight play .

Pass 2 Oct 2015 5,567 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 5,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 5,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r drive shaft boot split .

Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 3,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 2,971 miles

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

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

offside handbrake effort lower (o/s 100kg n/s 200kg)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside handbrake effort lower(o/s 90kg~n/s 150kg)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,596 miles

ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE!

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake pads 75% worn

slight movement in steering wheel to colum

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,260 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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GVU 28D is a 2002 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GVU 28D, 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 24 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GVU 28D is a 2002 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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