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3151 BP

1978 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,355 mi
Last recorded5,355 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR37,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3151 BP
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 5,355 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 5,321 miles

Fuel pipe leaking @ REAR JOINT ON PIPE (7.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R CHASSIS CRACKED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 5,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 5,201 miles

coolant leak @ radiater

propshaft bolts loose

Pass 18 Aug 2014 5,002 miles

sump plug leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2013 4,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 4,384 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 4,370 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 4,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 3,597 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 3,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 3,219 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 3,213 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

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

chassis to body bolt missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,258 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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3151 BP is a 1978 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3151 BP, 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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3151 BP is a 1978 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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