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VWK 21

2003 Triumph TR3

Yellow Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,569 mi
Last recorded36,569 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph TR331,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 21
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 36,569 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 36,569 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 32,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,180 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 31,180 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,753 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,978 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,418 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,294 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,684 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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VWK 21 is a 2003 Triumph TR3 in Yellow with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 31,180 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 VWK 21, 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 23 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VWK 21 registered?

VWK 21 is a 2003 Triumph TR3, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is VWK 21 safe to buy?

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