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XSU 198

1991 Triumph TR3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Triumph TR335,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSU 198
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle lower bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight seepage of fuel from carburettor area

Fail 23 Jan 2020 71,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight seepage of fuel from carburettor area

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,500 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 71,476 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and Outer (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,795 miles

Steering idler arm ball joint has slight play nearside

Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,324 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,117 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,727 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,738 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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XSU 198 is a 1991 Triumph TR3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1991 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 35,252 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 XSU 198, 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 35 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XSU 198 registered?

XSU 198 is a 1991 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is XSU 198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSU 198 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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