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398 FBJ

1960 Triumph 3TA

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,246 mi
Last recorded1,246 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1960 Triumph 3TA4,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 FBJ
MakeTriumph
Model3TA
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 1,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 628 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 119 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 119 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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398 FBJ is a 1960 Triumph 3TA in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Triumph 3TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 4,018 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 398 FBJ, 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 66 years old, this Triumph 3TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 398 FBJ registered?

398 FBJ is a 1960 Triumph 3TA, first registered on 20 June 1960.

Is 398 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 FBJ 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.

Does 398 FBJ have outstanding finance?

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