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469 BFJ

1978 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,753 mi
Last recorded11,753 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR37,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration469 BFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2023 11,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 11,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 11,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 11,327 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 11,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,376 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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469 BFJ is a 1978 Triumph TR3 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 469 BFJ, 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 469 BFJ registered?

469 BFJ is a 1978 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is 469 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 469 BFJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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