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GVS 429

1992 Triumph TR3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,674 mi
Last recorded12,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Triumph TR339,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 429
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,438 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 11,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

can smell fuel smell under bonnet but see no leak due to bad oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,503 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

some play in steering box

Fail 7 Jun 2007 940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

SOME PLAY IN STEERING BOX AND STEERING IDLER

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 940 miles

SOME PLAY IN STEERING BOX AND STEERING IDLER

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,817 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (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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GVS 429 is a 1992 Triumph TR3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,334 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 GVS 429, 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 34 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVS 429 registered?

GVS 429 is a 1992 Triumph TR3, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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