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TUK 705Y

1983 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

10,108 mi
Last recorded10,108 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Triumph TR833,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUK 705Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 10,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 9,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 6,461 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 6,459 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not in spring mounting area (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected catching exhaust (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working at off side

Pass 11 Jul 2017 5,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 4,631 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 4,631 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 4,418 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 4,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 4,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

front discs pitting

n/s/f inspection plate in floor corrosion

n/s/r shocker cover tube loose

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,969 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

both front arches(at rear. / corrosion)

n/s/r sill end corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,339 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Extensive welding repairs made to vehicle in virtually all prescribed areas throughout chassis. Reasonable standard of welding but corrosion still present throughout chassis

Front chassis crossmember has corrosion, not excessive, not affecting vehicle stability

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside steering vrack/track rod joint has wear/play, not excessive

Rear chassis ncrossmember has corrosion, not excessive, not affecting vehicle stability

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Unequal front wheel braking effort measured at up to 20%, front brakes may require attention

Fail 15 Nov 2011 99,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Extensive welding repairs made to vehicle in virtually all prescribed areas throughout chassis. Reasonable standard of welding but corrosion still present throughout chassis

Front chassis crossmember has corrosion, not excessive, not affecting vehicle stability

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside steering vrack/track rod joint has wear/play, not excessive

Rear chassis ncrossmember has corrosion, not excessive, not affecting vehicle stability

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Unequal front wheel braking effort measured at up to 20%, front brakes may require attention

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,933 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary repair on the nearside and offside exhaust systems

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

interior mirror missing

nearside front floor excess corrosion not in prescibed area or adversely affecting steering or brakes

previous welding repairs covered by thick sealer

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,889 miles

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

Nearside front floor excess corrosion not in prescibed area or adverserly affecting steering or brakes

previous welding repairs covered by thick sealer

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 Feb 2010 99,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front floor excess corrosion not in prescribed area or adverserly affecting steering or brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2007 99,821 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

nearside front floor excess corrosion not within prescribed area

Fail 19 Sep 2007 99,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

nearside front floor excess corrosion not within prescibed area

Fail 9 Dec 2006 99,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2006 99,657 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2006 99,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside outer sill to floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,457 miles

nearside inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside outer sill to floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

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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TUK 705Y is a 1983 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1983 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 33,582 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 TUK 705Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TUK 705Y is a 1983 Triumph TR8, first registered on 5 April 1983.

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