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438 UXA

2004 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,115 mi
Last recorded2,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration438 UXA
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 2,115 miles

some stiffness in lock to lock on steering

Pass 6 Nov 2014 2,086 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 1,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 1,879 miles

rear brake application becoming uneven!!!!

judder front brakes becoming excessive!!!!!

oil leak steering box becoming excessive

play in steering nearside

slight judder offside rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2010 1,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

play offside front king pin

Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,566 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 1,226 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 1,223 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 1,081 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 1,061 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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438 UXA is a 2004 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 438 UXA, 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 22 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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438 UXA is a 2004 Triumph TR3, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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