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Triumph TR4 MOT Results

84.7% pass rate
from 698 tests in 2020
(45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph TR4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.86% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Pivot
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.14% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
        • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.72% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.72% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.57% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering coupling (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Universal joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.29% fail on Steering play
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Suspension (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.86% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Hubs
  • 0.57% fail on Tyres
    • 0.43% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.14% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
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