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FAS 782

2002 Triumph TR3A

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,936 mi
Last recorded6,936 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Triumph TR3A19,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 782
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,936 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,766 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 6,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate/ splitting slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2010 5,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 3,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 2,736 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 1,852 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 1,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel lift pump leaking oil

smoke when revved

top steering column bush play

Pass 11 Jul 2006 1,563 miles

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

n/s headlight aim high

o/s headlight aim high

windscreen washers inoperative

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3A?

Based on 1,111 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Stop lamp not working 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
brake binding 8
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 7
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FAS 782 is a 2002 Triumph TR3A in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 19,068 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 TR3A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAS 782, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3A typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph TR3A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FAS 782 is a 2002 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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