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WNW 2X

1981 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNW 2X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,728 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 115,721 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,582 miles

oil leak from engine/power steering

coolant leak

Fail 13 Jul 2018 115,580 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,887 miles

all brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,881 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,337 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,084 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 109,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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WNW 2X is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WNW 2X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNW 2X registered?

WNW 2X is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 18 September 1981.

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