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L63040

1980 Triumph TR8

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,021 mi
Last recorded46,021 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL63040
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,021 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 45,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front steering rack gaitors split

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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L63040 is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L63040, 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 L63040 registered?

L63040 is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is L63040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for L63040 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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