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LVC 359V

1980 Triumph TR8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,647 mi
Last recorded52,647 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVC 359V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 52,647 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 52,647 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,484 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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LVC 359V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LVC 359V, 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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How do I check the history of LVC 359V?

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What year was LVC 359V registered?

LVC 359V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 25 April 1980.

Is LVC 359V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVC 359V 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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