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TUD 682T

1979 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,812 mi
Last recorded4,812 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUD 682T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 4,812 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 4,812 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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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TUD 682T is a 1979 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUD 682T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUD 682T registered?

TUD 682T is a 1979 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is TUD 682T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUD 682T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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