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GSU 455

1987 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180 mi
Last recorded180 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 455
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 180 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 1,661 miles

Slight play on n/s/f and o/s/f steering balljoints

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 1,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 1,214 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 958 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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GSU 455 is a 1987 Triumph TR3 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GSU 455, 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 39 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSU 455 registered?

GSU 455 is a 1987 Triumph TR3, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is GSU 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 455 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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