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MVO 985E

1990 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,201 mi
Last recorded84,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR451,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 985E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,805 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 76,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,349 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,769 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,613 miles

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,242 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

advise o/s rear inner arch

advise wiper worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,529 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 63,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 63,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 62,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 62,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 60,325 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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MVO 985E is a 1990 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 51,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVO 985E, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MVO 985E is a 1990 Triumph TR4, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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