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YLR 887

1960 Triumph TR3A

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,713 mi
Last recorded23,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1960 Triumph TR3A20,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLR 887
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,713 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 23,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,755 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 22,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,925 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 21,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,813 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 20,812 miles

Centre Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres badly perished and splitting almost to cord

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,775 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 20,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,698 miles

hole ns footwell not with in 12inch any mounts

Fail 14 Oct 2011 20,693 miles

Nearside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole ns footwell not with in 12inch any mounts

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,424 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3A?

Based on 1,111 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Stop lamp not working 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
brake binding 8
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 7
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YLR 887 is a 1960 Triumph TR3A in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1960 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 20,775 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 TR3A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLR 887, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3A typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 66 years old, this Triumph TR3A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLR 887 registered?

YLR 887 is a 1960 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 7 April 1960.

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