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BOR 980V

1980 Triumph TR8

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,602 mi
Last recorded15,602 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 980V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 15,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 15,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,958 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 14,958 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,325 miles

power steering pipe slightly pipe

Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,947 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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BOR 980V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BOR 980V, 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 BOR 980V registered?

BOR 980V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is BOR 980V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 980V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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