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YYB 343

1986 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,727 mi
Last recorded7,727 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 343
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,727 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 7,727 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 7,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of both front brake discs

offside front brake binding slightley

Fail 20 May 2010 7,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of both front brake discs

offside front brake binding slightley

Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,018 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 7,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YYB 343 is a 1986 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YYB 343, 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 40 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YYB 343 registered?

YYB 343 is a 1986 Triumph TR3, first registered on 11 December 1986.

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