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RAS 565

1956 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,716 mi
Last recorded1,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 565
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 1,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 1,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 1,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 895 miles

freep[lay in steering,just within limits at steering wheel

front upper wishbone bushes deteriorated with slight movement

oil leak offside end of rear axle

rear brake application becoming uneven, almost to excess

rear spring shackle eye bushes deteriorated

screen washers barely adequate

Pass 8 Jun 2011 765 miles

oil leak rear axle offside

play in steering offside

play offside front hub bearing

play offside front upper wishbone bushes

steering box leaking oil

Fail 27 May 2011 761 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

oil leak rear axle offside

play in steering offside

play offside front hub bearing

play offside front upper wishbone bushes

steering box leaking oil

Pass 7 May 2010 532 miles

play in steering offside & nearside

play offside front upper wishbone bushes

steering box lower seal weeping oil

Fail 6 May 2010 528 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering offside & nearside

play offside front upper wishbone bushes

steering box lower seal weeping oil

Pass 20 Feb 2009 359 miles

nearside headlamp "hotspot" pattern just acceptable

steering box weeping oil

steering drag-link /inner track rod balljoint has play,becoming excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2008 237 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 237 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 8 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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RAS 565 is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAS 565, 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.

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What year was RAS 565 registered?

RAS 565 is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 June 1956.

Is RAS 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 565 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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