CarVerify

Free Car Check

FAS 649

2002 Triumph 3TA

Blue Petrol 350cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

325 mi
Last recorded325 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 649
MakeTriumph
Model3TA
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 325 miles

Slight oil leak from underside of engine

Slight play in rear swing arm bushes.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 295 miles

Rear swinging arm bushes have slight play in the n/s and o/s.

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 295 miles

Rear swinging arm bushes have slight play in the n/s and o/s.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 13 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Triumph 3TA?

Based on 3,368 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
106
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Full Triumph 3TA reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FAS 649 is a 2002 Triumph 3TA in Blue with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Triumph 3TA fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAS 649, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 3TA typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph 3TA is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAS 649?

You can check the full history of FAS 649 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FAS 649 registered?

FAS 649 is a 2002 Triumph 3TA, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is FAS 649 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 649 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.

Does FAS 649 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FAS 649. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.