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DSJ 310

1997 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,247 mi
Last recorded5,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR39,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 310
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,247 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,247 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 5,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 5,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,245 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 5,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

both front disks corroded

wear and play in stearing system borderline

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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DSJ 310 is a 1997 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 9,246 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 DSJ 310, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSJ 310 registered?

DSJ 310 is a 1997 Triumph TR3, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is DSJ 310 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 310 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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