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KUV 800D

1997 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,156 mi
Last recorded14,156 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR4A52,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 800D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,156 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 14,156 miles

Windscreen wiper not working motor (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 13,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering column attachment defective tube and shaft loose in clamp (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,752 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing has a crack starting to develop in a corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,238 miles

Both rear brakes slight rubbing.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 12,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both rear brakes slight rubbing.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 11,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,969 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,483 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 11,483 miles

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,993 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,198 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

O/S/Front lower suspension bolt/nut looks as it might have touched the brake disk at some time? (just clear on lock test)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 10,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

O/S/Front lower suspension bolt/nut looks as it might have touched the brake disk at some time? (just clear on lock test)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,342 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 6,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 6,235 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

wear in o/s steering track rod

Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,194 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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KUV 800D is a 1997 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 52,730 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 KUV 800D, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KUV 800D is a 1997 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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