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MSU 948

1989 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,486 mi
Last recorded14,486 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR424,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 948
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 14,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 14,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 14,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 14,174 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 14,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2018 13,931 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F and N/S/F upper wishbone bushes cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 13,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F and N/S/F upper wishbone bushes cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 13,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,560 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 13,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 13,539 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in N/S/F trunion bush

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,619 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 11,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 11,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,274 miles

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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MSU 948 is a 1989 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 24,522 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 MSU 948, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSU 948 registered?

MSU 948 is a 1989 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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