MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise
parking brake requirements only just met, adjustment or repairs are advised
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR3?
Based on 7,628 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DSJ 816 safe to buy?
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