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PSO 290W

1981 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSO 290W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,595 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,516 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,420 miles

strut top mounting n/s noise advise

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing freeplay advise

front brakes red advise

oil/fluid leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,178 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 83,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,056 miles

advise small trace of oil underneath engine

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,722 miles

o/side rear wheel bearing rough when rotated advise.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,352 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 82,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust minor leak advise

Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,078 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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PSO 290W is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PSO 290W, 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 PSO 290W registered?

PSO 290W is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PSO 290W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSO 290W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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