MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR3s year 1960

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Pass percent:85.07%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TR3 year 1960 passes without issue)

Based on:1,808 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	15
Rear brake binding	14
Registration plate lamp issues	13
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Steering column universal joint locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working intermittant \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working intermittent. \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pivot locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Fuel hose leaking rubber hose \|7.2.3\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working working on dip beam but when switched to main \|not working\| \|1.7.4c\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking near carb \|7.2.3\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint \|7.1.2\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp not working all \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear panel \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working when headlights are switched on \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Indicator switch faulty ns faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering trunion \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper missing \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing \|6.2.2 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Body mounting fixings missing centre \|6.2.2 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Body mounting fixings missing centre \|6.2.2 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road \|3.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Front suspension locking device missing Split pins missing from most castle nuts \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure loose on splines \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure loose on splines \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure loose on splines \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel system component leaking Carb \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Steering column retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Brake pivot locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sill area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of chassis near o/s/r shock \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking into fuel pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 fitting clamps missing \|7.1.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Steering system fouling Steering shaft \|2.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower coloum mounting under bonnet \|2.2.2 \|a\|\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all track rod ends/ball joints gaiter perished/cracked \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake clevis joint insecure brake and clutch clevis pins missing locking split pins \|1.1.15 \|c\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Fuel system component leaking front float chamber. (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR3s year 1960

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