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Q820HCP

1987 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,326 mi
Last recorded41,326 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ820HCP
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 41,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 2,356 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 2,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 2,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 2,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 1,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 1,529 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 1,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,294 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,253 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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Q820HCP is a 1987 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Q820HCP, 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 39 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of Q820HCP?

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What year was Q820HCP registered?

Q820HCP is a 1987 Triumph TR3, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is Q820HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q820HCP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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