MOT reliability
Triumph Tr4 sports
2 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Triumph Tr4 sports vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tr4 sports has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,479 miles.
2
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
192
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Tr4 sports problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tr4 sports MOT tests:
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Other112%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering6%
Triumph Tr4 sports pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Triumph Tr4 sports MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tr4 sports MOT tests:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
- bolts on nearside rear shock absorber & steering column not protruding through nylon of locking nuts but tight so not insecure. (2 times)
- oil leak at nearside rear brake back plate (2 times)
- some play in parking brake compensator (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
- Steering column flexible coupling retaining device missing (2.1.6) (1 times)
- Steering column top bush has slight play consistent with this type of vehicle. (1 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack connection small wear (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
Triumph Tr4 sports pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 65,694 |
| 1965 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 67,264 |
Triumph Tr4 sports reliability FAQ
Across 2 Triumph Tr4 sports vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Tr4 sports MOT issues are:
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); bolts on nearside rear shock absorber & steering column not protruding through nylon of locking nuts but tight so not insecure.; oil leak at nearside rear brake back plate.
The typical Triumph Tr4 sports in our data has covered around
66,479 miles.
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