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TBM 144

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,263 mi
Last recorded15,263 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBM 144
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 15,258 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,305 miles

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

rear diff to propshaft seal weepy

steering box drop arm sector shaft vertical play

Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,110 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount bushes worn - play

nearside front upper suspension arm balljoint cover split

offside rear brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,958 miles

front exhaust downpipe collector section - minor blow

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount rubbers - play

offside front windscreen delaminating

steering box drop arm shaft - play

Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,503 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

steering box has slight play (sector shaft lift)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,209 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount bushes worn

nearside rear seat bracket loose

offside front and offside rear indicator lens slightly insecure

offside front chassis damage

offside front wheel bearing play and noisy - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake slightly inefficient

rear silencer damage

side play on handbrake lever

Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,209 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount bushes worn

nearside rear seat bracket loose

offside front and offside rear indicator lens slightly insecure

offside front chassis damage

play in steering box drop link - STRONG ADVICE

rear silencer damage

side play on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 11,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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TBM 144 is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TBM 144, 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 TBM 144 registered?

TBM 144 is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 21 May 1957.

Is TBM 144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBM 144 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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