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JDV 759V

1980 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,294 mi
Last recorded17,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDV 759V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 17,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 15,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,602 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,255 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 14,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/inner w/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,895 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,787 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 12,701 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 12,701 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery cable and clutch hydruaulic pipe fouling steering shaft

Pass 7 Jan 2012 12,609 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 12,608 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front anti-roll bar fitted incorrectly and fouling steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2009 12,480 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,213 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,213 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 May 2007 10,132 miles

hand brake requires attension

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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JDV 759V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JDV 759V, 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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JDV 759V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 23 April 1980.

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