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662 LAL

1998 Triumph TR3

Cream Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,672 mi
Last recorded13,672 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration662 LAL
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 13,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 9,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 7,701 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 5,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 4,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 3,497 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 1,773 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 1,772 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,421 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 77,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 77,006 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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662 LAL is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Cream with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 662 LAL, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 662 LAL registered?

662 LAL is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is 662 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 662 LAL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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