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PHJ 30E

1986 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 30E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,023 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear bump stops perished

Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,023 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear bump stops perished

Pass 8 May 2009 77,575 miles

front suspension bushes perished & split but no movement

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,128 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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PHJ 30E is a 1986 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHJ 30E, 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 40 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHJ 30E registered?

PHJ 30E is a 1986 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 23 July 1986.

Is PHJ 30E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 30E shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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