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KKH 45D

1988 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,706 mi
Last recorded35,706 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Triumph TR4A33,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKH 45D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,706 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2020 35,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has corrosion to following areas o/s/r wing,both outer sills,n/s/f wing and both inner sills

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,923 miles

parking brake only just meets required effort,needs attention

underside has some corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,906 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,906 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to wings,cills and door bottoms

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both sides rear, damper linkage bushes perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,418 miles

differential oil leak

some corrosion to o/s/door and rear wing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,307 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,049 miles

some play in n/s king pin

wipers are slow

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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KKH 45D is a 1988 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 33,035 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 KKH 45D, 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 38 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KKH 45D registered?

KKH 45D is a 1988 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 7 May 1988.

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