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ASZ 3508

1980 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,270 mi
Last recorded87,270 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 3508
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Strut reduced damping

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,270 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Strut reduced damping

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing/strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear starting to show signs of cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,535 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 83,802 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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ASZ 3508 is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,868 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 ASZ 3508, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASZ 3508 registered?

ASZ 3508 is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ASZ 3508 safe to buy?

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