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RGE 392

1996 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,126 mi
Last recorded7,126 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR318,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGE 392
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 7,126 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 7,124 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 7,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 7,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 7,022 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36n/s 95o/s 63% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 6,927 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 6,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 6,725 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 6,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 6,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 6,078 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 6,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 5,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 5,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 5,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 5,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 5,185 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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RGE 392 is a 1996 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 18,170 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 RGE 392, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RGE 392 registered?

RGE 392 is a 1996 Triumph TR3, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is RGE 392 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGE 392 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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