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ABK 33A

1963 Triumph 3TA

Blue Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,865 mi
Last recorded23,865 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph 3TA23,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABK 33A
MakeTriumph
Model3TA
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,865 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,803 miles

footrest rubbers deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,619 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 23,614 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,502 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,297 miles

rider footrest rubbers deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,196 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,196 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,005 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,857 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,779 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 3TA?

Based on 3,368 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
106
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
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ABK 33A is a 1963 Triumph 3TA in Blue with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1963 Triumph 3TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 23,834 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 3TA fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABK 33A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 3TA typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph 3TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABK 33A registered?

ABK 33A is a 1963 Triumph 3TA, first registered on 12 August 1963.

Is ABK 33A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABK 33A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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