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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.

  • 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
    • 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
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.16% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 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
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
      • 0.078% fail on Tell tale
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
        • 0.16% fail on Anti-slip
        • 0.078% fail on Condition
    • 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
  • 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
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering system
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 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
      • 0.078% fail on Other components
        • 0.078% fail on Steering component
    • 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)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.23% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.31% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.078% fail on Locking devices
  • 3.7% fail on Suspension (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.0% fail on Front
      • 0.54% fail on Rear
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.078% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.078% fail on Condition
    • 0.078% fail on Axles
      • 0.078% fail on Swivel joints/housing
  • 1.3% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Drivers
      • 0.078% fail on Passengers front
    • 0.47% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Drivers
      • 0.23% fail on Passengers
    • 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
  • 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)
    • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.39% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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
  • 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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