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Triumph TR3

Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,991 cc

SCH 861MOT history

SCH 861 is a red petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 30 Dec 1960. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
85,357 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCH 861
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
30 Dec 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCH 861 was last recorded at 85,357 miles on 20 May 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,287 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,357 miles
  • 2025 – 85,287 miles
  • 2017 – 85,266 miles
  • 2016 – 85,139 miles
  • 2015 – 84,927 miles
  • 2014 – 84,558 miles
  • 2013 – 84,546 miles
  • 2012 – 84,144 miles
  • 2011 – 83,337 miles
  • 2010 – 82,383 miles
  • 2009 – 81,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,357 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,357 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,357 miles
    Test number
    403061209418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,287 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    705759289228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,266 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    109622366144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,139 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,139 miles
    Test number
    608088934785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,927 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,927 miles
    Test number
    567697205186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,558 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    888592504085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,546 miles (+5)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    276715853316
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  8. Pass84,541 miles (+397)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    829188933306
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBell housing cracked
    • NoteFan damaged
    • NoteTyres starting to perish
    • NoteWipers poor
  9. Pass84,144 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    278551492137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,337 miles (+954)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    879249521139
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSteering box has slight play
  11. Pass82,383 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    960375670085
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
  12. Fail82,383 miles (+984)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    813115870017
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
  13. Pass81,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    750903269030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SCH 861

What vehicle is registration SCH 861 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCH 861 on a red petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 30 Dec 1960. 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 SCH 861 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCH 861 is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SCH 861?
The MOT on SCH 861 is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SCH 861 done?
SCH 861 was recorded at 85,357 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 230 miles a year.
Has SCH 861 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCH 861 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on SCH 861 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 SCH 861 find?
SCH 861 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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