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RYN 978E

1967 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,637 mi
Last recorded32,637 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1967 Triumph TR4A38,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYN 978E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,741 miles

Oil leak

top steering colum slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

top steering colum slight play

Fail 25 May 2012 28,509 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

top steering colum slight play

Pass 24 May 2011 28,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 28,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2006 27,746 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 27,746 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RYN 978E is a 1967 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1967 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,162 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 RYN 978E, 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 59 years old, this Triumph TR4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYN 978E?

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What year was RYN 978E registered?

RYN 978E is a 1967 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 6 June 1967.

Is RYN 978E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYN 978E shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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