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249 NEH

1960 Triumph TR3A

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,069 mi
Last recorded24,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1960 Triumph TR3A20,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 NEH
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,069 miles

Nearside rack boot in poor condition

free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking slightly (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,417 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit // n/s/f tyre JUST LEGAL

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,554 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 20,553 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,270 miles

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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249 NEH is a 1960 Triumph TR3A in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1960 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 20,775 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 249 NEH, 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 66 years old, this Triumph TR3A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 249 NEH registered?

249 NEH is a 1960 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 18 July 1960.

Is 249 NEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 249 NEH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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