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SCO 659

1959 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,584 mi
Last recorded63,584 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR327,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 659
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,186 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,714 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,686 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,853 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight seep from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,388 miles

slight leak from steering box

slight seep from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

slight oil seep from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

slight oil seep from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,477 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,012 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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SCO 659 is a 1959 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 27,444 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 SCO 659, 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 67 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCO 659 registered?

SCO 659 is a 1959 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 December 1959.

Is SCO 659 safe to buy?

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