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LJA 999

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJA 999
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,673 miles

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,643 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,161 miles

Slight wear in nearside lower trunion

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 63,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,139 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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LJA 999 is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1957 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJA 999, 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 69 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJA 999 registered?

LJA 999 is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 9 August 1957.

Is LJA 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJA 999 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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