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VAM 66D

1996 Triumph TR4A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR4A55,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 66D
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower steering column bearing worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower steering column bearing worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 30 Jun 2015 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o\s\r brake binding slightly

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,842 miles

n/s rear tyre is cracked and perished

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in the steering coloum

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,294 miles

Nearside headlamp aim slightly low

Fail 20 Feb 2013 94,294 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,074 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effort on o/sr service brake and parking brake

Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 90,925 miles

slight play in top steering coulm bush

Fail 5 Feb 2007 90,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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VAM 66D is a 1996 Triumph TR4A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VAM 66D, 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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VAM 66D is a 1996 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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