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JSJ 287

1998 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 287
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 81,649 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 80,807 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 80,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,492 miles

Both front brake hoses touching rubber boots on upper ball joints

Both front upper ball joint rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits some black smoke on idle

Fluid leak, but not excessive from offside lower corner of radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some play in both rear suspension drop arms

Some play in steering drag link joint on nearside

Vehicle does not require emissions test due to age, 2 emissions printouts attached for customer references due to black smoke

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,284 miles

Both front brake hoses touching rubber boots on top ball joints

Both front top suspension joint rubbers deteriorated

Some play in both rear suspension drop arms

Some play in steering box drop arm

Fail 12 Mar 2020 80,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching clamp on front of leaf spring (5.2.3 (f))

2 nails in tread of offside rear tyre

Both front brake hoses touching rubber boots on top ball joints

Both front top suspension joint rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some play in both rear suspension drop arms

Some play in steering box drop arm

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,994 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,223 miles

competition / harness type belts fitted

screen washers never fitted to car

Fail 30 Jul 2013 77,223 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

competition / harness type belts fitted

screen washers never fitted to car

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,209 miles

windscreen washer not required (vosa advice any means ie cloth/squeazy bottle)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,209 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

windscreen washer not required (vosa advice any means ie cloth/squeazy bottle)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,898 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,601 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,405 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,879 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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JSJ 287 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 JSJ 287, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JSJ 287 registered?

JSJ 287 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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