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VPX 500

1956 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,292 mi
Last recorded16,292 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPX 500
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 16,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,939 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 14,906 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 14,499 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 14,390 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,442 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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VPX 500 is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1956 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 32,451 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 VPX 500, 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 70 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPX 500 registered?

VPX 500 is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 2 August 1956.

Is VPX 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPX 500 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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