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UGY 826S

1977 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Triumph TR860,087 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGY 826S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017

heavily modified rally car

Fail 5 Sep 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heavily modified rally car

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,155 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,152 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,237 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 93,216 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake cables have clamps on to take up slack

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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UGY 826S is a 1977 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 UGY 826S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGY 826S?

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What year was UGY 826S registered?

UGY 826S is a 1977 Triumph TR8, first registered on 8 August 1977.

Is UGY 826S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGY 826S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UGY 826S have outstanding finance?

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