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USU 861

1960 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,995 mi
Last recorded12,995 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1960 Triumph TR328,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 861
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,995 miles

cond of rear flexi pipe

cond of rear tow bar

heavy rust in underbody panels

stiff steering

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,560 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cracking to front suspension bushes

rust in chassis area

stiffness in stearing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 12,478 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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USU 861 is a 1960 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 28,460 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 USU 861, 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 66 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was USU 861 registered?

USU 861 is a 1960 Triumph TR3, first registered on 30 December 1960.

Is USU 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 861 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USU 861 have outstanding finance?

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