MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lowest performance/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lowest performance/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Frond eye bush appears to have moved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lowest performance, slowest to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lowest performance/slow to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside being the lowest performance/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside being the lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside being the lowest performance (3.7.B.5b)
Front prop shaft UJ has play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front prop shaft UJ has play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR3A?
Based on 1,111 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.
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8 MHA is a 1960 Triumph TR3A in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 8 MHA, 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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8 MHA is a 1960 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 1 January 1960.
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