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8 JPF

1959 Triumph TR3A

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR3A23,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JPF
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1959
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,887 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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8 JPF is a 1959 Triumph TR3A in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 23,744 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 8 JPF, 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 67 years old, this Triumph TR3A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 JPF registered?

8 JPF is a 1959 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 9 March 1959.

Is 8 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JPF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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