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EU08 VWE

2008 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,585 mi
Last recorded11,585 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 VWE
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine860cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2021 11,585 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked through centre but can still be read (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 11,572 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 11,546 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 11,475 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

speedo not working on mileage

Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 3,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,820 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2011 1,886 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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EU08 VWE is a 2008 Triumph America in Blue with a 860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 VWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU08 VWE registered?

EU08 VWE is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is EU08 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 VWE shows 9 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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