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PBY 135D

1990 Triumph TR4

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,421 mi
Last recorded42,421 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR451,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 135D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 42,421 miles

Indicator switch insecure combined with headlamp switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess softened with oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Turret and its bracing have been weld repaired and strengthened. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hairline crack in suspension turret - no sign of movement (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Repairs to non structural areas of nearside and off side front inner wings.

slight play in steering column upper and lower bearings/bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2024 42,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured at outer end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure combined with headlamp switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess softened with oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Turret and its bracing have been weld repaired and strengthened. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hairline crack in suspension turret - no sign of movement (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Repairs to non structural areas of nearside and off side front inner wings.

slight play in steering column upper and lower bearings/bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,001 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret has been weld repaired and strengthened. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret has a hairline crack - no sign of movement (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Required parking/secondary brake effort only achieved when pulled up hard. (wheels locked during test)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light cracking in all tyres

Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,980 miles

Boot lid component insecure nearside hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play and bolt is loose. Nut is missing (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hairline crack in offside front suspension turret - no evidence of movement present

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front suspension turret and brace have been weld repaired - repairs appear to be sound.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 41,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2017 41,220 miles

Front Both front tyres are slightly perished

Rear Both rear drive shaft boots are slightly perished

Rear Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play small amount of play in both (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,415 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 40,233 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,888 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2006 39,170 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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PBY 135D is a 1990 Triumph TR4 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PBY 135D, 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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PBY 135D is a 1990 Triumph TR4, first registered on 18 July 1990.

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