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NDW 909

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDW 909
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,883 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged crossing over to nearside (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure along nearside chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure bolt not fully tightened (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported crossing over to nearside front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

clutch master cylinder feed pipe union weeping fluid

nearside rear wheel has a slightly loose spoke

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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NDW 909 is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NDW 909, 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 NDW 909 registered?

NDW 909 is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 4 June 1957.

Is NDW 909 safe to buy?

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