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JBC 709D

1990 Triumph TR4

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,584 mi
Last recorded32,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR451,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 709D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,543 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 32,541 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,567 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 31,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph TR4?

Based on 12,148 MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
1,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
Horn not working 205
brake binding 198
Stop lamp not working 192
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JBC 709D is a 1990 Triumph TR4 in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 51,874 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 TR4 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBC 709D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR4 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 36 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBC 709D registered?

JBC 709D is a 1990 Triumph TR4, first registered on 27 July 1990.

Is JBC 709D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBC 709D shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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