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20 BDV

1959 Triumph 3TA

Maroon Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,804 mi
Last recorded15,804 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1959 Triumph 3TA15,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 BDV
MakeTriumph
Model3TA
Year1959
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,804 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,671 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil on back tyre.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 15,503 miles

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,503 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 3TA?

Based on 3,368 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
106
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
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20 BDV is a 1959 Triumph 3TA in Maroon with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Triumph 3TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 15,835 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 3TA fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 3TA typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 67 years old, this Triumph 3TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 20 BDV registered?

20 BDV is a 1959 Triumph 3TA, first registered on 22 April 1959.

Is 20 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 BDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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