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JFJ 1V

1980 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,107 mi
Last recorded26,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFJ 1V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 26,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 26,107 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hazards inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2018 26,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,159 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,557 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 22,203 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,993 miles

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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JFJ 1V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFJ 1V, 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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What year was JFJ 1V registered?

JFJ 1V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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