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UWK 615

1996 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,465 mi
Last recorded60,465 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR318,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWK 615
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 60,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering idler

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,650 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in n/s steering arm

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

Pass 23 May 2017 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 52,835 miles

1.slight movememnt in o/s wheel to hub fitment

Fail 16 May 2015 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 51,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,463 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,664 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,664 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 May 2010 49,367 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 49,367 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,863 miles

advise nsr brake binding

advise slight play at steering wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise steering hevey

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,518 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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UWK 615 is a 1996 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 18,170 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 UWK 615, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UWK 615 registered?

UWK 615 is a 1996 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is UWK 615 safe to buy?

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