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XSU 141

1990 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,810 mi
Last recorded29,810 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR327,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSU 141
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 29,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 29,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 28,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 27,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 26,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,397 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,897 miles

Oil leak

diff leak

rear axle leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 25,831 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

diff leak

rear n/s axle seal leak strong advise

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 22,516 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r hub oil seals leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2005 22,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

o/s/r+n/s/r hub oil seals leaking

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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XSU 141 is a 1990 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 27,375 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 XSU 141, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XSU 141 registered?

XSU 141 is a 1990 Triumph TR3, first registered on 22 June 1990.

Is XSU 141 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSU 141 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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