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PAS 482

2002 Triumph TR3A

Yellow Petrol 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,111 mi
Last recorded42,111 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph TR3A19,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 482
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 42,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 41,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,469 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,564 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering colume

Fail 13 Mar 2009 15,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering colume

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 6,205 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PAS 482 is a 2002 Triumph TR3A in Yellow with a 2,187cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 19,068 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 TR3A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAS 482, 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 24 years old, this Triumph TR3A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PAS 482 registered?

PAS 482 is a 2002 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 14 July 2002.

Is PAS 482 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 482 shows 24 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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