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BDK 855V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

770,125 mi
Last recorded770,125 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDK 855V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 770,125 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 770,125 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 77,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,995 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,358 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,337 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fog lamps not working

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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BDK 855V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BDK 855V, 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 BDK 855V registered?

BDK 855V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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