MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
strut top mounting n/s noise advise
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))
Nearside Front wheel bearing freeplay advise
front brakes red advise
oil/fluid leak
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
advise small trace of oil underneath engine
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/side rear wheel bearing rough when rotated advise.
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust minor leak advise
How Reliable is the Triumph TR8?
Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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