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LCO 684R

1976 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,740 mi
Last recorded38,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCO 684R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,740 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 38,698 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

various corrosion out side prescribed area

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,571 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,117 miles

o/s front wing bottom rusty.

rust around o/s front suspension top.

rust on front and rear suspension.

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Dec 2005 35,117 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

o/s front wing bottom rusty.

play in o/s front wheel bearing.

rust around o/s front suspension top.

rust on and around front and rear suspension.

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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LCO 684R is a 1976 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCO 684R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCO 684R registered?

LCO 684R is a 1976 Triumph TR8, first registered on 4 June 1976.

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