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RSP 401

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,501 mi
Last recorded19,501 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSP 401
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 26,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

movement in offside front suspension arm mounting/chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,310 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,310 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,265 miles

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK....

Fail 30 Jul 2008 26,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK....

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,165 miles

slight play o/s/f inner track rodend

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,918 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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RSP 401 is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,414 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 RSP 401, 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 69 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSP 401 registered?

RSP 401 is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 March 1957.

Is RSP 401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSP 401 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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