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135 XVR

1958 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,092 mi
Last recorded44,092 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1958 Triumph TR329,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration135 XVR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,915 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,588 miles

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S REAR SUSPENSION NUT NO LOCKING PIN (LOCK TIGHT USED)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3?

Based on 7,628 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 118
brake binding 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
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135 XVR is a 1958 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1958 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR3 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 135 XVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 68 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 135 XVR registered?

135 XVR is a 1958 Triumph TR3, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is 135 XVR safe to buy?

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