1959 Triumph TR3 2.0L Petrol · 260 HBH
1959 Triumph TR3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08/05/1959. Recorded mileage 49,157 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH TR3
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- 1991cc
260 HBH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 49,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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260 HBH Mileage History
- 01/03/202249,157 mi
- 10/03/202349,157 mi
- 13/05/202449,157 mi
- 16/05/202449,157 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
260 HBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Triumph Tr3 (260 HBH) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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