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887 GNO

1956 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,719 mi
Last recorded1,719 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration887 GNO
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 1,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2015 1,719 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 1,585 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 1,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 1,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,133 miles

Slight binding on n/s/rear service brake

Fail 2 Jul 2009 1,133 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight binding on n/s/rear service brake

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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887 GNO is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 887 GNO, 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 887 GNO registered?

887 GNO is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 19 April 1956.

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