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USV 464

1986 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,838 mi
Last recorded6,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 464
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 6,838 miles

Headlight aims on low limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

No windscreen fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2017 6,570 miles

Offside Front Brakes has slight grab

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,267 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2015 6,250 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 6,250 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,250 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 6,196 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

windscreen not fitted so wipers not tested

Pass 7 May 2010 5,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 6 May 2010 5,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,675 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 5,113 miles

Offside Rear 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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USV 464 is a 1986 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USV 464, 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 40 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USV 464 registered?

USV 464 is a 1986 Triumph TR3, first registered on 11 August 1986.

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