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WSJ 356

1999 Triumph TR3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,342 mi
Last recorded15,342 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph TR314,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 356
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 15,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,233 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 15,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,160 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 15,160 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,069 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 15,060 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 14,708 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,708 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 13,311 miles

metal brake pipes are slightly rusty but nowhere near excessive

Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,128 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,040 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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WSJ 356 is a 1999 Triumph TR3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,804 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 WSJ 356, 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 27 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WSJ 356 registered?

WSJ 356 is a 1999 Triumph TR3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is WSJ 356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 356 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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