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Triumph TR3

Green · Petrol · 1960 · 2,200 cc

NSU 153MOT history

NSU 153 is a green petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 5 May 1989. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
40,289 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 153
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
5 May 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 153 was last recorded at 40,289 miles on 1 May 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,285 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,289 miles
  • 2022 – 40,258 miles
  • 2021 – 40,240 miles
  • 2020 – 40,042 miles
  • 2019 – 39,835 miles
  • 2018 – 38,643 miles
  • 2017 – 38,204 miles
  • 2016 – 37,694 miles
  • 2015 – 37,423 miles
  • 2014 – 36,460 miles
  • 2013 – 35,966 miles
  • 2012 – 33,316 miles
  • 2011 – 31,052 miles
  • 2010 – 27,378 miles
  • 2009 – 26,534 miles
  • 2008 – 23,985 miles
  • 2007 – 21,587 miles
  • 2006 – 18,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,289 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,289 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,289 miles
    Test number
    493242880657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,285 miles (+27)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,285 miles
    Test number
    900707831106
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,258 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    712146167571
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,240 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    358742758171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,042 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    259767805528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,835 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,835 miles
    Test number
    302917498375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,643 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    379626169375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    208146409930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,204 miles (+510)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    733420763151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  10. Pass37,694 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    484954058335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,423 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,423 miles
    Test number
    838750065194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,460 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,460 miles
    Test number
    576268564177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,966 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    109992373113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    697634942192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,292 miles (+2,240)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    295484342120
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  16. Pass31,052 miles (+3,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,052 miles
    Test number
    217127461412
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass27,378 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,378 miles
    Test number
    252604470433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,534 miles
    Test number
    320552669150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,534 miles (+2,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,534 miles
    Test number
    923631769136
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass23,985 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    953508258140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,587 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,587 miles
    Test number
    291799047174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,060 miles
    Test number
    792283856132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSU 153

What vehicle is registration NSU 153 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 153 on a green petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 5 May 1989. 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 NSU 153 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSU 153 expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSU 153?
The MOT on NSU 153 expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSU 153 done?
NSU 153 was recorded at 40,289 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 1,175 miles a year.
Has NSU 153 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 153 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on NSU 153 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 NSU 153 find?
NSU 153 passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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