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Triumph TR3

Red · Petrol · 1960 · 2,138 cc

JSJ 287MOT history

JSJ 287 is a red petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
81,652 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JSJ 287
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,138 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JSJ 287 was last recorded at 81,652 miles on 6 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,649 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,652 miles
  • 2024 – 80,807 miles
  • 2023 – 80,767 miles
  • 2022 – 80,663 miles
  • 2021 – 80,492 miles
  • 2020 – 80,284 miles
  • 2019 – 79,994 miles
  • 2018 – 79,482 miles
  • 2017 – 78,618 miles
  • 2016 – 77,370 miles
  • 2015 – 77,236 miles
  • 2013 – 77,223 miles
  • 2012 – 77,209 miles
  • 2011 – 77,016 miles
  • 2010 – 76,898 miles
  • 2009 – 76,601 miles
  • 2008 – 76,405 miles
  • 2007 – 76,071 miles
  • 2006 – 75,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Some play in both rear suspension drop arms

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front brake hoses touching rubber boots on top ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front top suspension joint rubbers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Some play in steering box drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,652 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    238648727711
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. Fail81,649 miles (+842)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    223207856979
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,807 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    462296819858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,767 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,767 miles
    Test number
    526236518860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,663 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,663 miles
    Test number
    997625147437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,658 miles (+166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    942574054372
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass80,492 miles (+208)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    348755843254
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses touching rubber boots on upper ball joints
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper ball joint rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits some black smoke on idle
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from offside lower corner of radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome play in both rear suspension drop arms
    • AdvisorySome play in steering drag link joint on nearside
    • AdvisoryVehicle does not require emissions test due to age, 2 emissions printouts attached for customer references due to black smoke
  8. Pass80,284 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    623676774532
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses touching rubber boots on top ball joints
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension joint rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome play in both rear suspension drop arms
    • AdvisorySome play in steering box drop arm
  9. Fail80,227 miles (+233)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    185537112427
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching clamp on front of leaf spring (5.2.3 (f))
    • Advisory2 nails in tread of offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses touching rubber boots on top ball joints
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension joint rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome play in both rear suspension drop arms
    • AdvisorySome play in steering box drop arm
  10. Pass79,994 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    604405344806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,979 miles (+497)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,979 miles
    Test number
    369676553619
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass79,482 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    650938474473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,618 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,618 miles
    Test number
    684421200605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,370 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    477355828263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,236 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    789508149861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,223 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    238943913257
    • NoteCompetition / harness type belts fitted
    • NoteScreen washers never fitted to car
  17. Fail77,223 miles (+14)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    676311113272
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • NoteCompetition / harness type belts fitted
    • NoteScreen washers never fitted to car
  18. Pass77,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    366638802442
    • NoteWindscreen washer not required (vosa advice any means ie cloth/squeazy bottle)
  19. Fail77,209 miles (+193)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    577317502276
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWindscreen washer not required (vosa advice any means ie cloth/squeazy bottle)
  20. Pass77,016 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    807848671126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,898 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    754847260173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,601 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    654066159187
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  23. Pass76,405 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    512583468158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,071 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,071 miles
    Test number
    310165067193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,879 miles
    Test number
    460326066184
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about JSJ 287

What vehicle is registration JSJ 287 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JSJ 287 on a red petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 18 Sept 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JSJ 287 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JSJ 287 is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on JSJ 287?
The MOT on JSJ 287 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JSJ 287 done?
JSJ 287 was recorded at 81,652 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 290 miles a year.
Has JSJ 287 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JSJ 287 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on JSJ 287 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on JSJ 287 find?
JSJ 287 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged.

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