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KFV 964

1956 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,868 mi
Last recorded40,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 964
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,715 miles

Front Lower trunnion seals in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 40,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front lower trunnion seals in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,472 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 38,279 miles

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

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

engine has an oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 38,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,761 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,025 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,025 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,319 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 25,212 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 22,207 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,207 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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KFV 964 is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1956 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 32,451 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 KFV 964, 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 70 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KFV 964 is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 22 March 1956.

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