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KEP 4X

1982 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,521 mi
Last recorded18,521 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR855,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEP 4X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,521 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 18,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 17,978 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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KEP 4X is a 1982 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,145 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 KEP 4X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KEP 4X registered?

KEP 4X is a 1982 Triumph TR8, first registered on 18 January 1982.

Is KEP 4X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEP 4X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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