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XSJ 389

1999 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,089 mi
Last recorded15,089 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Triumph TR314,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 389
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 15,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,996 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 14,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,857 miles

Both rear brakes has slight bind

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,804 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,668 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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XSJ 389 is a 1999 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,804 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 XSJ 389, 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 27 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSJ 389 registered?

XSJ 389 is a 1999 Triumph TR3, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is XSJ 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSJ 389 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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