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MVO 986E

1990 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,171 mi
Last recorded61,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR4A46,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 986E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,738 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,011 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Jun 2010 59,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,640 miles

brake pipe between T piece and offside rear flexi corroding.

steering rack play.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,826 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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MVO 986E is a 1990 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 46,667 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 MVO 986E, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MVO 986E registered?

MVO 986E is a 1990 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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