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740 PPE

1981 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,776 mi
Last recorded12,776 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR337,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration740 PPE
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 12,776 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 12,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 12,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 12,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 12,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 12,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 11,944 miles

n/s/f chassis rusting

Fail 4 Oct 2016 11,944 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f chassis rusting

Pass 15 Oct 2015 11,595 miles

low effort o/s/r handbrake

low effort o/s/r service brake

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 11,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,788 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 10,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 9,771 miles

Drivers door lock sticks.

Slight wear/play in steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2010 9,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,831 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm/bush

Fail 14 Oct 2009 7,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in steering box drop arm/bush

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,762 miles

Engine oil leaks

N/S and O/S fron t wheel bearings have slight play but are serviceable

N/S and O/S steering track rod ends have slight play but still in a serviceable condition

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box drop arm has slight play but is still serviceable

Vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,331 miles

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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740 PPE is a 1981 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 740 PPE, 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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740 PPE is a 1981 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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