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BBV 800V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,436 mi
Last recorded71,436 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBV 800V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,436 miles

fuel feed pipe out of tank perished

rear silencer supporting strap corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,568 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,990 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small hole in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,268 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,446 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,949 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,227 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,227 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake effort low on o/s

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,529 miles

small rust hole under n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,038 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,029 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,854 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 63,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,368 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 62,995 miles

Service brake just meets min.requirements,n/s/rear brake effort lower than o/s.

Fail 10 Nov 2005 62,986 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?

Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
3,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,278
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,128
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 976
fog lamp not working 719
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BBV 800V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tr 7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBV 800V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tr 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBV 800V registered?

BBV 800V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 May 1980.

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The MOT history for BBV 800V shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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