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NWK 711W

1980 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,876 mi
Last recorded40,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWK 711W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,876 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 40,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,876 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 40,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side brake effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side brake effort very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,860 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 40,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,848 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2008 40,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,412 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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NWK 711W is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NWK 711W, 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 NWK 711W registered?

NWK 711W is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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