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DBU 188V

1980 Triumph TR8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

338 mi
Last recorded338 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 188V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 338 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 57,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 56,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 54,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Long brake pedal travel

Rear fog light inop

Pass 27 May 2016 54,180 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 54,180 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DBU 188V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,868 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 DBU 188V, 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 46 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 DBU 188V registered?

DBU 188V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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