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293 XUM

1981 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,941 mi
Last recorded37,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR337,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 XUM
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 37,941 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 36,843 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 36,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 36,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,052 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,052 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,766 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 33,755 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

vin number plate missing

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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293 XUM is a 1981 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 37,941 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 TR3 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 293 XUM, 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 45 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 293 XUM registered?

293 XUM is a 1981 Triumph TR3, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is 293 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 293 XUM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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