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KYF 63D

1978 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR4A53,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYF 63D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,169 miles

fuel pipe from tank rusting

Fail 22 May 2014 53,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel pipe from tank rusting

Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,153 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel spokes rusting

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 22 Nov 2012 53,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel spokes rusting

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,932 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

clutch hydraulic feed hose leaking fluid

n/s/r tyre only parcially checked due to n/s/r wheel being seized

rear diff leaking oil

suspension noisey {creaking)

underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2010 52,588 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Jul 2010 52,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,238 miles

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

all brake are slightly binding

under body heavily covered in underseal

Fail 16 Aug 2008

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

ball joint play

steering rack slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,005 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,001 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 51,697 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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KYF 63D is a 1978 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 53,529 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 KYF 63D, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KYF 63D registered?

KYF 63D is a 1978 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 10 October 1978.

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