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MIB 637

1980 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,605 mi
Last recorded13,605 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 637
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2024 13,605 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor right on the limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor right on the limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (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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MIB 637 is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MIB 637, 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 MIB 637 registered?

MIB 637 is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is MIB 637 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 637 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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