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PSY 295

1997 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,381 mi
Last recorded4,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR39,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSY 295
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 4,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 4,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 416 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 3,867 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Presented for test with no fixed windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2009 3,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 3,797 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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PSY 295 is a 1997 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 9,246 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 PSY 295, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PSY 295 registered?

PSY 295 is a 1997 Triumph TR3, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is PSY 295 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSY 295 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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