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ADC 529A

1990 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,495 mi
Last recorded49,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR327,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 529A
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,495 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,807 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise slight play nearside front lower suspension lower joint

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,271 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise slight play nearside front lower suspension lower joint

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,949 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,642 miles

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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ADC 529A is a 1990 Triumph TR3 in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 27,375 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 ADC 529A, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADC 529A registered?

ADC 529A is a 1990 Triumph TR3, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is ADC 529A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 529A shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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