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ABW 395X

1981 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

28,071 mi
Last recorded28,071 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 395X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 27,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 27,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 27,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 27,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 27,467 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 27,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,085 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,645 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 26,645 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,700 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,732 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,243 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,875 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 23,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,471 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR8?

Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 23
fog lamp not working 23
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ABW 395X is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 44,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 395X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 395X registered?

ABW 395X is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 24 August 1981.

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