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MCH 722D

1997 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,638 mi
Last recorded1,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR4A52,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 722D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 1,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 1,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 1,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 1,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 512 miles

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

Offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Slight movement in nearside front lower trunion

Fail 14 Jun 2013 512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Slight movement in nearside front lower trunion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 149 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight leak on both front lower grease nipples

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Scoring on both front brake disc inside faces

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 46 miles

Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Scoring on both front brake disc inside faces

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,296 miles

front brake discs scored

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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MCH 722D is a 1997 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCH 722D, 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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What year was MCH 722D registered?

MCH 722D is a 1997 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is MCH 722D safe to buy?

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