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EKV 397T

1979 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,495 mi
Last recorded86,495 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 397T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 86,212 miles

oil spay needed under vehicle

water leak from water pump

Fail 15 Oct 2005 86,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil spay needed under vehicle

water leak from water pump

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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EKV 397T is a 1979 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKV 397T, 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 47 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 EKV 397T registered?

EKV 397T is a 1979 Triumph TR8, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is EKV 397T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKV 397T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKV 397T have outstanding finance?

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