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RSJ 497

1998 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,529 mi
Last recorded6,529 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 497
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 6,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 6,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 4,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 3,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 2,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 2,767 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 2,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,824 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,644 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 96,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,886 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,390 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,050 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 93,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 90,425 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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RSJ 497 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSJ 497, 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 RSJ 497 registered?

RSJ 497 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is RSJ 497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSJ 497 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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