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NAB 853D

2003 Triumph TR4

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,572 mi
Last recorded35,572 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Triumph TR415,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 853D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,572 miles

corrosion on body panels

wear on o/s & n/s front lower trunions

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,425 miles

o/s/r inner sill under car holed

wear on rear drivshaft splines

wear on upper wishbone bushes

Fail 10 Oct 2014 10,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r inner sill under car holed

wear on rear drivshaft splines

wear on upper wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,070 miles

corrosion brake pipes to front calipers

corrosion n/s/r body mount to chassis

wear o/s/f lower trunion

wear rear driveshafts

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,729 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,260 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

wear on o/s & n/s upper wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2010 362,063 miles

boot floor holed

Fail 16 Oct 2010 36,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot floor holed

Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,539 miles

boot under floor showing corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2009 15,537 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

boot under floor showing corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2008 94,870 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 75,071 miles

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

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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NAB 853D is a 2003 Triumph TR4 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,538 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 NAB 853D, 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 23 years old, this Triumph TR4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NAB 853D registered?

NAB 853D is a 2003 Triumph TR4, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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