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CAN 50V

1981 Triumph TR8

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,208 mi
Last recorded56,208 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR844,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAN 50V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 56,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non-mandatory outline marker light not working.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,000 miles

Offside Front out line marker lamp not working before first of april 1991

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 56,000 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component insecurely attached BOTH front wishbone bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front out line marker lamp not working before first of april 1991

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,650 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Border line (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 55,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,954 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber ring missing (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,630 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,018 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,461 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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CAN 50V is a 1981 Triumph TR8 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CAN 50V, 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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CAN 50V is a 1981 Triumph TR8, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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