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3709 UP

1961 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,225 mi
Last recorded4,225 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1961 Triumph TR321,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3709 UP
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 4,225 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very long travel and little travel left (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat not fixed in the inner seat runner (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative indicators tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 3,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 2,993 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 2,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 2,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 817 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 88 miles

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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3709 UP is a 1961 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 21,289 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 3709 UP, 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 65 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3709 UP registered?

3709 UP is a 1961 Triumph TR3, first registered on 14 August 1961.

Is 3709 UP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3709 UP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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