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NEG 641W

1980 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,362 mi
Last recorded3,362 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 641W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 3,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 3,362 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 2,150 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2019 2,144 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 549 miles

hazards inop

slight play steering column lower uj

Fail 8 Aug 2018 549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

hazards inop

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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NEG 641W is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NEG 641W, 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 NEG 641W registered?

NEG 641W is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 24 September 1980.

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