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VYJ 729

1993 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,094 mi
Last recorded25,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Triumph TR326,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 729
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 25,094 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,094 miles

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

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

Offside 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 13 Jun 2012 25,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,596 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 24,585 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 24,527 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some play in steering box

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,742 miles

o/s rear foot brake lazy

some play in steering idler gear

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight radial sidewall cracking to n/s/front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,249 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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VYJ 729 is a 1993 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,081 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 VYJ 729, 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 33 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VYJ 729 registered?

VYJ 729 is a 1993 Triumph TR3, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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