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RVR 376W

1980 Triumph TR8

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

36,073 mi
Last recorded36,073 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVR 376W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 36,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake reading only just met requirements

Fail 6 Jan 2017 35,999 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake cable tensioner fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,992 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 35,988 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 35,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RVR 376W is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 RVR 376W, 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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RVR 376W is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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