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UDT 794

1956 Triumph TR3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,154 mi
Last recorded42,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR332,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDT 794
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,861 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,812 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,628 miles

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

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,958 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 40,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,693 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,326 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 40,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,044 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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UDT 794 is a 1956 Triumph TR3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDT 794, 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 UDT 794 registered?

UDT 794 is a 1956 Triumph TR3, first registered on 17 May 1956.

Is UDT 794 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDT 794 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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