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JVL 822

1956 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 2238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,134 mi
Last recorded48,134 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVL 822
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,238cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 48,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,628 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 47,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 44,541 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,810 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,424 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 37,327 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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JVL 822 is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 2,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1956 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 32,451 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 JVL 822, 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 70 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVL 822 registered?

JVL 822 is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 6 January 1956.

Is JVL 822 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVL 822 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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