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UMJ 50W

1981 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMJ 50W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in both nearside front an d offside front susspenion top mounts

slight stiffness in operation of steering rack may require attenion a.s.a.p ""

Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in front wheels close to limits RACK ?

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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UMJ 50W is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UMJ 50W, 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 UMJ 50W registered?

UMJ 50W is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 14 April 1981.

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