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VUE 596

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,568 mi
Last recorded9,568 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUE 596
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 9,453 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,419 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,239 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,933 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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VUE 596 is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,414 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 VUE 596, 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 69 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUE 596 registered?

VUE 596 is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 March 1957.

Is VUE 596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUE 596 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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