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XTA 292

1998 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,021 mi
Last recorded36,021 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR320,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 292
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,021 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,003 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 35,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2010 35,586 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,586 miles

advise play in steering rack and in front bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2005 35,586 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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XTA 292 is a 1998 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 XTA 292, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XTA 292 registered?

XTA 292 is a 1998 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is XTA 292 safe to buy?

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