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UFF 787

1995 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,037 mi
Last recorded6,037 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph TR316,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFF 787
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 6,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 4,862 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 4,337 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 2,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 1,750 miles

Oil leaks.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,637 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 99,629 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,486 miles

steering box has slight play in bottom pin/shaft

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,102 miles

Offside Front Lower pivot bolt nuts only just in locking device

Centre exhaust mount weld broken

Nearside Front Lower pivot bolt securing nuts only just in locking device

Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,102 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Centre exhaust mount weld broken

Nearside Front Lower pivot bolt securing nuts only just in locking device

Offside Front Lower pivot bolt nuts only just in locking device

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 96,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rearprop uj

Pass 1 Jul 2009 94,551 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 94,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 94,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 94,128 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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UFF 787 is a 1995 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 16,217 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 UFF 787, 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 31 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UFF 787 is a 1995 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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