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VSJ 918

1998 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,540 mi
Last recorded27,540 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 918
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,851 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2012 16,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2011 16,596 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 16,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,373 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 14,370 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 8,201 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 6,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 6,553 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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VSJ 918 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 VSJ 918, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSJ 918 registered?

VSJ 918 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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