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9888 BP

1959 Triumph TR3A

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,642 mi
Last recorded22,642 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR3A23,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9888 BP
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 22,642 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 22,642 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 20,127 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 18,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play from inner tie rod joint

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight play from inner tie rod joint

Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,995 miles

Central exhaust silencer slightly cracked/damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 15,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 12,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive has many front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust hitting floor and rear diff

Fail 30 Aug 2018 12,873 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive has many front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust hitting floor and rear diff

Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 6,897 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 3,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 1,380 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 1,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 96,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 90,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brakes uneven

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 84,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,937 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 81,812 miles

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

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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9888 BP is a 1959 Triumph TR3A in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 9888 BP, 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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9888 BP is a 1959 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 19 March 1959.

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