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KHP 542V

1980 Triumph TR8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,189 mi
Last recorded79,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR840,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHP 542V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR8
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,465 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 76,036 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 76,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 76,217 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,943 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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KHP 542V is a 1980 Triumph TR8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KHP 542V, 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

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What year was KHP 542V registered?

KHP 542V is a 1980 Triumph TR8, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is KHP 542V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHP 542V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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