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NVW 244V

1980 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 3953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,200 mi
Last recorded5,200 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVW 244V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,953cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 5,200 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s seatbelt slight fraying

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Dec 2012 5,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,141 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 5,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 4,946 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2006 4,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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NVW 244V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVW 244V, 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 NVW 244V registered?

NVW 244V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is NVW 244V safe to buy?

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