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779 DHW

2008 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,804 mi
Last recorded10,804 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Triumph TR39,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration779 DHW
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 10,804 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 10,366 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 10,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,403 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 9,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 7,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 6,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 5,371 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 5,371 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 4,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,542 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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779 DHW is a 2008 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 9,403 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 TR3 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 779 DHW, 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 18 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 779 DHW registered?

779 DHW is a 2008 Triumph TR3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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