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RSU 189

1989 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,918 mi
Last recorded9,918 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR323,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 189
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 9,918 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 9,744 miles

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

oil leak (diff)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 8,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 7,099 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 7,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 6,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,922 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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RSU 189 is a 1989 Triumph TR3 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 23,094 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 RSU 189, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RSU 189 registered?

RSU 189 is a 1989 Triumph TR3, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is RSU 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 189 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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