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YOB 999

1959 Triumph TR3A

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,718 mi
Last recorded9,718 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR3A23,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOB 999
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,718 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,813 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,065 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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YOB 999 is a 1959 Triumph TR3A in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Triumph TR3A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 23,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOB 999, 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 67 years old, this Triumph TR3A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOB 999 registered?

YOB 999 is a 1959 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 9 April 1959.

Is YOB 999 safe to buy?

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