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YYJ 146

1993 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,871 mi
Last recorded10,871 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Triumph TR326,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 146
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,871 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,816 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 10,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 10,328 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YYJ 146 is a 1993 Triumph TR3 in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYJ 146, 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 33 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YYJ 146 registered?

YYJ 146 is a 1993 Triumph TR3, first registered on 15 November 1993.

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