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MFO 552

1996 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,340 mi
Last recorded2,340 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR318,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 552
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 2,340 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 1,922 miles

Both inner to outer sills slightly corroded patch repaired

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 1,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both inner to outer sills slightly corroded patch repaired

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,890 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 1,638 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 1,543 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 1,376 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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MFO 552 is a 1996 Triumph TR3 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 18,170 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 MFO 552, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MFO 552 registered?

MFO 552 is a 1996 Triumph TR3, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is MFO 552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFO 552 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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