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UMA 210E

1978 Triumph TR4A

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,788 mi
Last recorded92,788 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR4A53,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMA 210E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 91,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 90,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 90,464 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 89,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,995 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 89,264 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 89,263 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 86,405 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 86,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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UMA 210E is a 1978 Triumph TR4A in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 53,529 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 UMA 210E, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR4A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UMA 210E registered?

UMA 210E is a 1978 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is UMA 210E safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMA 210E shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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