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GOE 485V

1996 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,451 mi
Last recorded10,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 485V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,451 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 10,404 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2014 10,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,359 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 10,359 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,299 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 10,299 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 10,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,256 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 10,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,227 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 10,227 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,126 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 10,120 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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GOE 485V is a 1996 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GOE 485V, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GOE 485V registered?

GOE 485V is a 1996 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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