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CSJ 890

1998 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,887 mi
Last recorded12,887 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 890
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 12,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 12,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,546 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 12,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 12,403 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 12,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 11,939 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 11,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 11,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,493 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,146 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 10,034 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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CSJ 890 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 20,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CSJ 890, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CSJ 890 registered?

CSJ 890 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is CSJ 890 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSJ 890 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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