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YOP 121

1959 Triumph TR3A

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,205 mi
Last recorded6,205 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR3A23,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOP 121
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3A
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 6,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 5,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 5,295 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 5,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 4,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,065 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 3,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 2,581 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 2,569 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,043 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 916 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 75 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 65 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s bottom arm bolt only just in locker

n/s top joint nut just in locker

Fail 18 May 2006 10 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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YOP 121 is a 1959 Triumph TR3A in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YOP 121, 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 YOP 121 registered?

YOP 121 is a 1959 Triumph TR3A, first registered on 25 July 1959.

Is YOP 121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOP 121 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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