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TFJ 701

1956 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,621 mi
Last recorded64,621 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFJ 701
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,806 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,167 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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TFJ 701 is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 32,451 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 TFJ 701, 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 70 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFJ 701 registered?

TFJ 701 is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 17 August 1956.

Is TFJ 701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFJ 701 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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