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UDU 188

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,471 mi
Last recorded37,471 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDU 188
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,471 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 37,449 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 36,801 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,283 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 36,283 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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UDU 188 is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDU 188, 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 UDU 188 registered?

UDU 188 is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 May 1957.

Is UDU 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDU 188 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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