MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR3A?
Based on 1,111 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.
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VBK 299 is a 1960 Triumph TR3A in Maroon with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1960 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 20,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Triumph TR3A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBK 299, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph TR3A typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 66 years old, this Triumph TR3A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VBK 299 registered?
VBK 299 is a 1960 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 14 April 1960.
Is VBK 299 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBK 299 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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