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428 U

1998 Triumph 3TA

Yellow Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,541 mi
Last recorded9,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration428 U
MakeTriumph
Model3TA
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 9,541 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 9,541 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 8,778 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 8,777 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,725 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Triumph 3TA?

Based on 3,368 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
106
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
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428 U is a 1998 Triumph 3TA in Yellow with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Triumph 3TA fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 428 U, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 3TA typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph 3TA is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 428 U registered?

428 U is a 1998 Triumph 3TA, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is 428 U safe to buy?

The MOT history for 428 U shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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