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918 AXA

1960 Triumph TR3A

Green Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,674 mi
Last recorded55,674 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1960 Triumph TR3A20,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration918 AXA
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,103 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 51,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis cross tubing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,610 miles

some wear/ play in hand brake linkage

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,688 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,176 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,087 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 21,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,116 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 16,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 4,925 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 1,438 miles

play in steering box

Pass 10 May 2006 95,010 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 94,990 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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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918 AXA is a 1960 Triumph TR3A in Green with a 1,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 918 AXA, 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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What year was 918 AXA registered?

918 AXA is a 1960 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 25 April 1960.

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