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970 EER

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,118 mi
Last recorded13,118 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 EER
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 13,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,424 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,878 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,566 miles

all tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 5,979 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 5,970 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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970 EER is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1957 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,414 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 970 EER, 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 69 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 970 EER registered?

970 EER is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 25 March 1957.

Is 970 EER safe to buy?

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