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5498 PX

1960 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1960 Triumph TR328,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5498 PX
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,173 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 51,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,760 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 50,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,567 miles

Rear slight brake imbalance

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,485 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,477 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,873 miles

o/s/front + o/s/rear tyres cracking in tread

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler

some corrosion on rear floor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,381 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

rear brake application uneven ?

Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,381 miles

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

n/s rear tyre perished

rear brake application uneven ?

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,070 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,956 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,956 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,895 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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5498 PX is a 1960 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1960 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 28,460 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 5498 PX, 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 66 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5498 PX is a 1960 Triumph TR3, first registered on 21 June 1960.

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