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PHJ 73E

1990 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,290 mi
Last recorded55,290 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR4A46,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 73E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 53,318 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 50,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,909 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorber link bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,649 miles

Oil leak engine, gearbox, rear diff ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak engine, gearbox, rear diff ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,478 miles

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar link bushes perished

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,881 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight lateral movement in seetring colum

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,610 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

rear driveshafts slight play at u-j's n/s and o/s

Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

rear driveshafts slight play at u-j's n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,294 miles

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

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

headlamp image fluffy

o/s front upper ball joint dust cover missing

slight drag and imbalance front brake

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,926 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,682 miles

diff pinion oil weep on exhaust

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

headlight image fluffy n/s and o/s

o/s and n/s lower wishbone bushes perished

rear shock bushes perished n/s and o/s

slight roughness lock to lock

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,442 miles

Front wishbone bushes perished and all shock bushes perished

Fail 24 Jul 2008 43,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wishbone bushes perished and all shock bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,200 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 73E is a 1990 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 46,667 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 PHJ 73E, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHJ 73E registered?

PHJ 73E is a 1990 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is PHJ 73E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 73E shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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