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579 KYC

1961 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,758 mi
Last recorded49,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1961 Triumph TR321,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration579 KYC
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,056 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,275 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 45,989 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,480 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,856 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,484 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 31,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,284 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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579 KYC is a 1961 Triumph TR3 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 579 KYC, 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 579 KYC registered?

579 KYC is a 1961 Triumph TR3, first registered on 3 February 1961.

Is 579 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 579 KYC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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