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XSY 158

1997 Triumph TR3

Yellow Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,758 mi
Last recorded9,758 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR39,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 158
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 9,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 9,645 miles

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,557 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,246 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 9,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,205 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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XSY 158 is a 1997 Triumph TR3 in Yellow with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 9,246 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 XSY 158, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSY 158 registered?

XSY 158 is a 1997 Triumph TR3, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is XSY 158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSY 158 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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