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8 MHA

1960 Triumph TR3A

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1960 Triumph TR3A20,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MHA
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,443 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 36,443 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 36,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,015 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,926 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 35,768 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,616 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2017 35,271 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2016 35,167 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2016 35,167 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 35,107 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 34,866 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 34,444 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 29 May 2013 34,444 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 May 2012 34,184 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 34,184 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 33,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 33,394 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2007 33,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,927 miles

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 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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