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GBW 347V

1980 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,911 mi
Last recorded68,911 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 347V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,911 miles

Front Fuel hose deteriorated hose going into carb (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose deteriorated hose going into carb (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,096 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 67,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section cracked (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

propshaft fouling propshaft cover

Pass 6 May 2017 67,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,972 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,972 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both not poping up (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both not popping up (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2014 66,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 66,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear fog light not working

Pass 24 May 2013 66,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 May 2010 65,534 miles

slight play in offside fromt wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,075 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust cracked in middle

Pass 8 May 2007 65,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 65,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GBW 347V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GBW 347V, 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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GBW 347V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 20 February 1980.

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