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276 FAM

1978 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,204 mi
Last recorded9,204 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR37,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration276 FAM
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 9,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 8,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 7,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 6,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 6,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 5,483 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 4,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 2,907 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 1,262 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 1,262 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 99,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,229 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in steering box and idler

Fail 3 Aug 2011 99,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight wear in steering box and idler

Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,228 miles

brake discs pitted

slight wear in steering/steering idlers

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,228 miles

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

nearside rearfoot & handbrake performance slighty lower

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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276 FAM is a 1978 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 7,920 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 276 FAM, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 276 FAM registered?

276 FAM is a 1978 Triumph TR3, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is 276 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 276 FAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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