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HKE 983D

1980 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR4A10,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 983D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,349 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 90,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 87,696 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 87,696 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 87,563 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 85,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,156 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering play at wheel. moves up and down , in and out !.

general oileask, (engine, g-box, axle, shock-abs)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,863 miles

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,863 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 76,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,234 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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HKE 983D is a 1980 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,434 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 HKE 983D, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKE 983D registered?

HKE 983D is a 1980 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 15 December 1980.

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The MOT history for HKE 983D shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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