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ESJ 292

1998 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,829 mi
Last recorded9,829 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 292
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,829 miles

Engine has an oil leak from filter housing

Fail 28 Oct 2009 9,829 miles

Engine has an oil leak from filter housing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,718 miles

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

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

engine has an oil leak

rear differential has an oil leak

slight free play detected at nearside and offside front wheels

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,677 miles

front brakes lightly binding on

nearside front tyre worn on inside

offside front tyre worn on inside

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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ESJ 292 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ESJ 292, 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 ESJ 292 registered?

ESJ 292 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is ESJ 292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 292 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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