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VHP 529

1957 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,223 mi
Last recorded51,223 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1957 Triumph TR321,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHP 529
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,050 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,804 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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VHP 529 is a 1957 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,414 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 VHP 529, 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 69 years old, this Triumph TR3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHP 529 registered?

VHP 529 is a 1957 Triumph TR3, first registered on 11 November 1957.

Is VHP 529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHP 529 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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