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VSL 188

2002 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,033 mi
Last recorded20,033 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Triumph TR359,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 188
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 20,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,689 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack shaft

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack shaft

Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,809 miles

play in steering rack input shaft

Fail 24 Feb 2010 8,807 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,468 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 7,458 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 5,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 2,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 1,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 1,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VSL 188 is a 2002 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 59,278 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 VSL 188, 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 24 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSL 188 registered?

VSL 188 is a 2002 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is VSL 188 safe to buy?

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