MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,469 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
All tyres over 10 years old
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All tyres over 10 years old
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak ()
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipes heavily undersealed
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
underside heavily undersealed
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
offside side repeater not working
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR8?
Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JVC 842V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 JVC 842V, 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 JVC 842V registered?
JVC 842V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 2 January 1980.
Is JVC 842V safe to buy?
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