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OSJ 938

1998 Triumph TR3

Yellow Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,799 mi
Last recorded20,799 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 938
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,799 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 20,794 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 20,252 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 20,252 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,952 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,444 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 17,443 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,391 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 14,130 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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OSJ 938 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Yellow with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 OSJ 938, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OSJ 938 registered?

OSJ 938 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is OSJ 938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSJ 938 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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