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HPF 587V

1980 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,510 mi
Last recorded12,510 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPF 587V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 12,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,448 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 12,447 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,924 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

offside front shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Pass 26 May 2012 10,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,320 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 9,320 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HPF 587V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPF 587V, 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.

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What year was HPF 587V registered?

HPF 587V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 2 May 1980.

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