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557 XUR

1957 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 XUR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 82,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,642 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,343 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 68,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,728 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,060 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012
Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,523 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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557 XUR is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1957 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,414 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 557 XUR, 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 69 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 557 XUR registered?

557 XUR is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is 557 XUR safe to buy?

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