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PDH 580E

1988 Triumph TR4A

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,049 mi
Last recorded9,049 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Triumph TR4A33,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 580E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 9,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside service foot brake slightly low performance

Pass 1 May 2010 8,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 8,290 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 8,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,904 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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PDH 580E is a 1988 Triumph TR4A in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 33,035 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 PDH 580E, 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 38 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of PDH 580E?

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What year was PDH 580E registered?

PDH 580E is a 1988 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is PDH 580E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDH 580E shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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