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XTU 109E

1967 Triumph TR4A

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,085 mi
Last recorded8,085 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1967 Triumph TR4A38,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 109E
MakeTriumph
ModelTR4A
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,085 miles

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

nearside sill spot welded poorly

Fail 2 Feb 2012 8,079 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

spot welds on nearside cill breaking away

Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,979 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 7,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,262 miles

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

corrosion on n/s f inner wing not in perscribed area

under body & chassis corroded all areas

Fail 1 Jun 2007 7,562 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing not in perscribed area

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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XTU 109E is a 1967 Triumph TR4A in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XTU 109E, 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 XTU 109E?

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What year was XTU 109E registered?

XTU 109E is a 1967 Triumph TR4A, first registered on 31 December 1967.

Is XTU 109E safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTU 109E shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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