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BCX 89V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

25,919 mi
Last recorded25,919 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 89V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,919 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 25,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 28,904 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,646 miles

fuel pipe front to rear slightly insecure some retaining clips broken

untidy welding repairs and heavy under seal applied

Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,646 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

fuel pipe front to rear slightly insecure some retaining clips broken

untidy welding repairs and heavy under seal applied

Fail 9 Jun 2008 25,637 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,810 miles

slight white/grey smoke from exhaust

Fail 9 Jul 2007 24,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BCX 89V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCX 89V, 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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BCX 89V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 25 February 1980.

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