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MSL 516

1956 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,622 mi
Last recorded40,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 516
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,576 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,273 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 36,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,215 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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MSL 516 is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MSL 516, 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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What year was MSL 516 registered?

MSL 516 is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 10 December 1956.

Is MSL 516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSL 516 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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