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MWD 696E

1980 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR4A10,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWD 696E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,181 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,563 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,501 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight lift in steering column

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,236 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,573 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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MWD 696E is a 1980 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,434 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 MWD 696E, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MWD 696E registered?

MWD 696E is a 1980 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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The MOT history for MWD 696E shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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