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551 XVS

1958 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,762 mi
Last recorded5,762 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1958 Triumph TR329,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 XVS
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1958
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 5,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 5,762 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cut/Leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 5,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 5,762 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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551 XVS is a 1958 Triumph TR3 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,331 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 551 XVS, 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 68 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 551 XVS registered?

551 XVS is a 1958 Triumph TR3, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is 551 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 551 XVS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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