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Triumph TR4 MOT Results
81.5% pass rate
from 1,289 tests in 2017
(36% 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.
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11% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.2% fail on Horn
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2.1% fail on
Position lamps
(42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front lamps (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.47% fail on All position lamps
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2.1% fail on
Direction indicators
(39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
(39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Individual lamps (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Tell tales
- 0.39% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.078% fail on Switch
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
(39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamps
(52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.16% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.078% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.078% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Battery (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.16% fail on
Hazard warning
(83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Switch
- 0.078% fail on Tell tale
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7.1% fail on
Brakes
(39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
(31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Front wheels
- 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Rear wheels (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.31% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Components
(76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Hoses
- 0.16% fail on Pipes (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Leaks
- 0.31% fail on Operation
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0.62% fail on
Components
(76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.70% fail on Condition
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0.23% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.23% fail on
Pedal
- 0.16% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.078% fail on Condition
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0.23% fail on
Pedal
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0.16% fail on
Hub components
(82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Brake pads
- 0.078% fail on Brake drums
- 0.16% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.078% fail on Locking devices
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
(31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Washers
- 1.6% fail on Wipers (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Windscreen
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4.0% fail on
Steering
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3.1% fail on
Steering system
- 1.4% fail on Steering rack
- 1.2% fail on Track rod end
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0.47% fail on
Free play
- 0.47% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Steering arm
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0.078% fail on
Other components
- 0.078% fail on Steering component
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1.0% fail on
Steering control
(140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.23% fail on Steering shaft (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.23% fail on Universal joint
- 0.31% fail on Steering operation
- 0.078% fail on Locking devices
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3.1% fail on
Steering system
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3.7% fail on
Suspension
(62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.0% fail on Front
- 0.54% fail on Rear
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0.93% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.85% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.078% fail on Condition
- 0.54% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.47% fail on
Prescribed areas
(88% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Component mounting (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Spring mounting
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0.16% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.078% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.078% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.16% fail on
Shock absorbers
(84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.078% fail on Condition
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0.078% fail on
Axles
- 0.078% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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1.5% fail on
Wheel bearings
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1.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Doors
- 0.39% fail on Drivers
- 0.078% fail on Passengers front
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0.47% fail on
Seats
- 0.39% fail on Drivers
- 0.23% fail on Passengers
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0.23% fail on
Vehicle structure
(78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Chassis (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Body condition (88% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Speedometer
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0.47% fail on
Doors
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Fuel system
(75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Cap
- 0.078% fail on Pipe
- 0.23% fail on Emissions (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Road Wheels
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Condition
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0.78% fail on
Tyres
(65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Tread depth
- 0.31% fail on Condition (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Size/type
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0.39% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
(82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Requirements
- 0.078% fail on Attachment
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
(82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Registration plate (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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