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VPM 176Y

1981 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,298 mi
Last recorded5,298 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPM 176Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 5,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 5,057 miles

Slight play in o/s track rod(inner).

Fail 14 May 2019 5,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in o/s track rod(inner).

Pass 25 Jun 2018 4,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 4,570 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 4,570 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 3,797 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 3,786 miles

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.

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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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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