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Triumph TR3

Green · Petrol · 1959 · 2,138 cc

TYJ 984MOT history

TYJ 984 is a green petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 9 Feb 1959. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
50,701 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TYJ 984
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,138 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
9 Feb 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TYJ 984 was last recorded at 50,701 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,124 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
577 miles
Average per year
223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,701 miles
  • 2024 – 50,124 miles
  • 2020 – 49,878 miles
  • 2019 – 49,754 miles
  • 2018 – 49,669 miles
  • 2017 – 49,458 miles
  • 2016 – 49,328 miles
  • 2015 – 49,142 miles
  • 2014 – 48,763 miles
  • 2013 – 48,443 miles
  • 2012 – 48,325 miles
  • 2007 – 46,739 miles
  • 2006 – 46,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,701 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • No seat belts fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,701 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    553923782965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,124 miles
    Test number
    629214388432
    • AdvisoryNo seat belts fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail50,124 miles (+246)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,124 miles
    Test number
    948662899153
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo seat belts fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,878 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    946381836772
    • AdvisorySlight stiffness and play in steering

  5. Pass49,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    292122020707
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  6. Fail49,754 miles (+85)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    587180622315
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  7. Pass49,669 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,669 miles
    Test number
    886545622714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,458 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    557778144264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  9. Fail49,437 miles (+109)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    993685967970
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  10. Pass49,328 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    481109915787
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass49,142 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    476732305218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass48,763 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    408179994117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail48,761 miles (+318)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    559247994187
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass48,443 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    846302913255
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail48,426 miles (+101)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    808326403260
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass48,325 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    167016602296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,304 miles (+1,565)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    376935892165
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass46,739 miles (+284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    673411217251
    • NoteIndicator tell tale operation unreliable,play in steering box,imbalance on rear brakes,o/s/f suspension bump stop missing.

  19. Pass46,455 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    541596406220
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f suspension bump stop missing,some play in steering box.

Questions about TYJ 984

What vehicle is registration TYJ 984 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TYJ 984 on a green petrol Triumph TR3 first used on 9 Feb 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 TYJ 984 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TYJ 984 expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TYJ 984?
The MOT on TYJ 984 expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TYJ 984 done?
TYJ 984 was recorded at 50,701 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 223 miles a year.
Has TYJ 984 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TYJ 984 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on TYJ 984 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 TYJ 984 find?
TYJ 984 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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