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ADL 151X

1982 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,653 mi
Last recorded92,653 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR855,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 151X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,653 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 91,788 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 91,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,628 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,628 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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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ADL 151X is a 1982 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,145 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 ADL 151X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADL 151X registered?

ADL 151X is a 1982 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is ADL 151X safe to buy?

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