MOT Status
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30,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn both sides have slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake pipe at bulkheak vibrating / loose in clips. ( not rubber type fitted)
drivers seat loose
nearside screen washer inoperative
offside seatbelt stalk ,bolt short
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front seat belt stalk, bolt short.
rear no.plate lamp has one bulb inoperative
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
offside front seat belt stalk, bolt short.
rear no.plate lamp has one bulb inoperative
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR3?
Based on 7,628 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.
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USU 142 is a 1989 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 USU 142, 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 USU 142 registered?
USU 142 is a 1989 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is USU 142 safe to buy?
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