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MFS 302X

1981 Triumph TR8

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,366 mi
Last recorded83,366 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFS 302X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 May 2019 83,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 78,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,243 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 74,534 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 73,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,351 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,126 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,774 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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MFS 302X is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 44,260 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 MFS 302X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFS 302X registered?

MFS 302X is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is MFS 302X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFS 302X shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFS 302X have outstanding finance?

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