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LJ08 WRA

2008 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,710 mi
Last recorded7,710 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WRA
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 7,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 7,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 7,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 7,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 7,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 6,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,503 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 6,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 6,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,379 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 5,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,041 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 5,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,994 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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LJ08 WRA is a 2008 Triumph America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 WRA registered?

LJ08 WRA is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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