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ATR 88V

1981 Triumph TR8

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 88V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 73,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 66,223 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,891 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,736 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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ATR 88V is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATR 88V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ATR 88V?

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What year was ATR 88V registered?

ATR 88V is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ATR 88V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATR 88V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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