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VUY 926

1985 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 926
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 59,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

water leaking on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,879 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,082 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,020 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,713 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,653 miles

Slight play nearside upper balljoint.

Slight play offside inner track rod end.

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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VUY 926 is a 1985 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VUY 926, 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 41 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUY 926 registered?

VUY 926 is a 1985 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is VUY 926 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUY 926 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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