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OPN 186

1983 Triumph TR3A

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,804 mi
Last recorded36,804 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPN 186
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s lower swivel dry needs grease up

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

genral rust on chassis

Fail 10 Sep 2008 36,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

genral rust on chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,933 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,917 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3A?

Based on 1,111 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Stop lamp not working 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
brake binding 8
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 7
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OPN 186 is a 1983 Triumph TR3A in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Triumph TR3A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPN 186, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3A typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 43 years old, this Triumph TR3A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OPN 186 registered?

OPN 186 is a 1983 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is OPN 186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPN 186 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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