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ATR 8X

1981 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,666 mi
Last recorded21,666 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 8X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 21,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 20,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 19,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 19,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 18,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 17,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 14,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,263 miles

front tyres perished

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 12,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,197 miles

WIPERS NOT PARKING PROPERLY

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,685 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,128 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 8X is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 8X, 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 8X?

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What year was ATR 8X registered?

ATR 8X is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is ATR 8X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATR 8X shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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