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NSX 21A

1991 Triumph TR4

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,221 mi
Last recorded20,221 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR429,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 21A
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 20,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /transmission /rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 19,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Suspect hub seals Weeping (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 May 2017 19,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Suspect hub seals Weeping (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2016 19,323 miles

Oil leak/s

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Suspect hub seals Weeping (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 May 2016 19,323 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Stop lamp not working N/S & O/S (When Position lights on) (1.2.1b)

Oil leak/s

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Suspect hub seals Weeping (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 18,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,410 miles

oil dampness nearside rear back plate

Fail 31 Jul 2013 17,410 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil dampness nearside rear back plate

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 16,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,990 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front top ball joint cover insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2011 15,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

front brake discs worn

offside front top ball joint cover insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,854 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 13,170 miles

condition of front brake discs

corrosion to brake pipes and chassis

oil leaks

operation of wipers

play in steering column

slight play in front and rear wheeel bearings

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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NSX 21A is a 1991 Triumph TR4 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Triumph TR4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 29,482 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 NSX 21A, 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 35 years old, this Triumph TR4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NSX 21A registered?

NSX 21A is a 1991 Triumph TR4, first registered on 17 April 1991.

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