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JVC 824V

1979 Triumph TR8

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVC 824V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,689 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 73,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 71,605 miles

rear parking brake effort requirements only just met

Fail 24 May 2018 71,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear parking brake effort requirements only just met

Pass 18 May 2017 70,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,242 miles

slightly low effort on parking brake

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,286 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,120 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2012 65,378 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2012 65,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 64,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 64,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,318 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 63,316 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

hand brake slightly stiff operation

long travel on hand brake

lower steering column bush slight play

Pass 10 May 2006 61,724 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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JVC 824V is a 1979 Triumph TR8 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JVC 824V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVC 824V registered?

JVC 824V is a 1979 Triumph TR8, first registered on 3 December 1979.

Is JVC 824V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVC 824V shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JVC 824V have outstanding finance?

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