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GFB 977W

1981 Triumph TR8

Cream Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,675 mi
Last recorded64,675 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 977W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016 64,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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GFB 977W is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Cream 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 GFB 977W, 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 GFB 977W registered?

GFB 977W is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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