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SWK 772

1998 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,831 mi
Last recorded43,831 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 772
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 43,831 miles

Central exhaust box has a slight crack/blow

Pass 1 Aug 2024 43,370 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 43,365 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 42,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 39,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,419 miles

Engine and diff oil leaks

Sump bung not fully threaded in

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,325 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,514 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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SWK 772 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SWK 772, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SWK 772 registered?

SWK 772 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is SWK 772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWK 772 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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