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SJW 548S

1977 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,271 mi
Last recorded33,271 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR860,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJW 548S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,271 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,021 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 38,021 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 32,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,773 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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SJW 548S is a 1977 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 60,087 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 SJW 548S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJW 548S registered?

SJW 548S is a 1977 Triumph TR8, first registered on 23 November 1977.

Is SJW 548S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJW 548S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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