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MNW 16

1989 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,415 mi
Last recorded72,415 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR323,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNW 16
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,327 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,483 miles

Handbrake lever almost at the end of it's travel

Nearside handbrake weak

Nearside rear footbrake weak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,172 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 69,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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MNW 16 is a 1989 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 23,094 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 MNW 16, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MNW 16 registered?

MNW 16 is a 1989 Triumph TR3, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is MNW 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNW 16 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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