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184 XUN

1959 Triumph TR3A

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,986 mi
Last recorded37,986 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2026
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR3A23,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration184 XUN
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2026 37,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2026 37,986 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 36,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,393 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,752 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 10,803 miles

Centre Rear Oil leak Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 8,912 miles

Centre slight oil leak G/box & rear diff

Front Steering system slightly tight Steering slightly stiff (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 4,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

o/s/r bump stop fixing strap brocken (fixed)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 96,277 miles

o/s/r bump stop fixing strap brocken (fixed)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,141 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 93,135 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3A?

Based on 1,111 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Stop lamp not working 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
brake binding 8
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 7
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184 XUN is a 1959 Triumph TR3A in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1959 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 23,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR3A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 184 XUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3A typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 67 years old, this Triumph TR3A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 184 XUN registered?

184 XUN is a 1959 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 10 March 1959.

Is 184 XUN safe to buy?

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