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BFW 623W

1981 Triumph TR8

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,547 mi
Last recorded74,547 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 623W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,288 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 71,665 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,013 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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BFW 623W is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFW 623W, 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 BFW 623W?

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What year was BFW 623W registered?

BFW 623W is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is BFW 623W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 623W shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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