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824 UXO

1956 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,412 mi
Last recorded6,412 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration824 UXO
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 6,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 6,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 6,407 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 6,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 6,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 6,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 6,404 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 6,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre rubbing on chassis on right hand steering lock

rear propshaft u.j. flange bolts loose.

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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824 UXO is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1956 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 32,451 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 824 UXO, 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 70 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 824 UXO registered?

824 UXO is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 21 August 1956.

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