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SSK 989

1992 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,353 mi
Last recorded6,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Triumph TR339,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSK 989
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2012 6,353 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 2,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,273 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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SSK 989 is a 1992 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,178cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,334 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 SSK 989, 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 34 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSK 989 registered?

SSK 989 is a 1992 Triumph TR3, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is SSK 989 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSK 989 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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