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Triumph TR3

Red · Petrol · 1959 · 1,991 cc

SHJ 318MOT history

SHJ 318 is a red petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 23 Jan 1959. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 27,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,176 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHJ 318
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
23 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHJ 318 was last recorded at 27,176 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,149 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,176 miles
  • 2025 – 25,877 miles
  • 2023 – 25,144 miles
  • 2022 – 24,773 miles
  • 2021 – 23,923 miles
  • 2020 – 23,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,176 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,176 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,176 miles
    Test number
    747914007575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,149 miles (+1,272)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    595881545884
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering arm to hub (2.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass25,877 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    25,877 miles
    Test number
    608964665512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,144 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    919217973958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,773 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    24,773 miles
    Test number
    877642956419
    • AdvisoryMovement between all wheels and hub splines , check tightness
  6. Pass23,923 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    400136962340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,418 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,418 miles
    Test number
    988809860299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,415 miles2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,415 miles
    Test number
    837790873882
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carbs (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Advisory50% of body mount bolts missing on all body mounts
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose fouling on full lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Questions about SHJ 318

What vehicle is registration SHJ 318 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHJ 318 on a red petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 23 Jan 1959. 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 SHJ 318 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHJ 318 is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SHJ 318?
The MOT on SHJ 318 is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHJ 318 done?
SHJ 318 was recorded at 27,176 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 676 miles a year.
Has SHJ 318 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHJ 318 has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on SHJ 318 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 SHJ 318 find?
SHJ 318 passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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