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DSJ 816

1997 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,485 mi
Last recorded17,485 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR39,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 816
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 17,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 16,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 16,142 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 16,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock loose on mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 15,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 14,284 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 12,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

parking brake requirements only just met, adjustment or repairs are advised

Pass 22 May 2017 11,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,785 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 9,782 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,995 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 7,992 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight misting of oil on offside rear brake back plate

Pass 13 May 2014 6,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,183 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 5,179 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 1,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 1,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 672 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 664 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009
Fail 21 Aug 2009

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,093 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 47,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,812 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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DSJ 816 is a 1997 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 816, 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 816 registered?

DSJ 816 is a 1997 Triumph TR3, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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