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458 PPP

1981 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,188 mi
Last recorded80,188 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR337,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration458 PPP
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 80,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,020 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,784 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 79,296 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 78,047 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,696 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 77,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,139 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,512 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 76,512 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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458 PPP is a 1981 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 458 PPP, 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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458 PPP is a 1981 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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