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BSK 656

1991 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,074 mi
Last recorded3,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR335,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 656
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 3,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 3,027 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 3,027 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 2,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust slight blow

n/s/r footbrake reading slightly lower

Fail 20 Jul 2015 2,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust slight blow

n/s/r footbrake reading slightly lower

Pass 2 Jul 2014 2,662 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch wearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 2,341 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 2,330 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 2,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 1,999 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 1,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 1,758 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2008 1,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 1,412 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 1,265 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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BSK 656 is a 1991 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 35,252 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 BSK 656, 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 35 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BSK 656 is a 1991 Triumph TR3, first registered on 17 January 1991.

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