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LVC 365V

1980 Triumph TR8

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,131 mi
Last recorded67,131 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVC 365V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,541 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 66,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,354 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,413 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,409 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 63,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,576 miles

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 365V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LVC 365V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVC 365V?

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What year was LVC 365V registered?

LVC 365V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 6 May 1980.

Is LVC 365V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVC 365V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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