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HSL 916

1999 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,888 mi
Last recorded3,888 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph TR314,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 916
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 3,888 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 3,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 3,807 miles

Nearside Front floor corroding at drivers foot well

Pass 20 Jun 2018 3,509 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 3,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake pad (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2011 2,425 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 2,418 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 May 2010 2,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 2,117 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 1,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 1,691 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 1,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 1,603 miles

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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HSL 916 is a 1999 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,804 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 HSL 916, 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 27 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HSL 916 registered?

HSL 916 is a 1999 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is HSL 916 safe to buy?

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