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BAA 221V

1980 Triumph TR8

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,190 mi
Last recorded49,190 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 221V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 49,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,979 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 48,194 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 48,194 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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BAA 221V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BAA 221V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAA 221V registered?

BAA 221V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 11 April 1980.

Is BAA 221V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAA 221V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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