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BSK 485

1990 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,610 mi
Last recorded45,610 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR327,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 485
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 41,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,472 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 38,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 38,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,286 miles

Oil leak ()

front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

nearside lower inner corroded front and rear

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

rubber fuel pipe at rear deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,612 miles

Oil leak ()

early corrosion on nearside lower inner sill front and rear

front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,822 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear outer and inner sill corroded

steering box sector shaft has play in both joints

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear outer sill corroded

steering box has slight play in sector shaft

Pass 10 May 2013 31,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

steering box has play in sector shaft

Fail 7 May 2013 31,739 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

steering box has play in sector shaft

Pass 10 May 2012 30,164 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,983 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 28,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 21,588 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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BSK 485 is a 1990 Triumph TR3 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BSK 485, 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.

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What year was BSK 485 registered?

BSK 485 is a 1990 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is BSK 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 485 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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