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PSJ 730

1998 Triumph TR3A

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,645 mi
Last recorded12,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSJ 730
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,501 miles

battery insecure

both front brakes have a slight bind

engine oil leak

in my opinion exhaust noise louder than should be

Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

both front brakes have a slight bind

engine oil leak

in my opinion exhaust noise louder than should be

Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,284 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,021 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 12,020 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,751 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,246 miles

slight play in top of steering column

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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PSJ 730 is a 1998 Triumph TR3A in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PSJ 730, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR3A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PSJ 730 registered?

PSJ 730 is a 1998 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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The MOT history for PSJ 730 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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