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721 FDV

1960 Triumph TR3A

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,052 mi
Last recorded47,052 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1960 Triumph TR3A20,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration721 FDV
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,344 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 46,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,876 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 41,832 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,483 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 40,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,845 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 39,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre cracking.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre cracking.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,987 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 35,411 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3A?

Based on 1,111 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Stop lamp not working 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
brake binding 8
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 7
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721 FDV is a 1960 Triumph TR3A in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1960 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 20,775 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR3A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 721 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3A typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 66 years old, this Triumph TR3A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 721 FDV registered?

721 FDV is a 1960 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 4 October 1960.

Is 721 FDV safe to buy?

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