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PYY 227D

1996 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,842 mi
Last recorded20,842 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR4A55,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 227D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 20,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,972 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 18,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,573 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,702 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,066 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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PYY 227D is a 1996 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 55,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYY 227D, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR4A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PYY 227D registered?

PYY 227D is a 1996 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is PYY 227D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 227D shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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