MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight play in o/s track rod(inner).
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in o/s track rod(inner).
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipes (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR8?
Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPM 176Y is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VPM 176Y, 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 VPM 176Y registered?
VPM 176Y is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 4 August 1981.
Is VPM 176Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPM 176Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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