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OAV 749W

1981 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,223 mi
Last recorded46,223 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 749W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,337 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 44,335 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OAV 749W is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OAV 749W, 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 OAV 749W registered?

OAV 749W is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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