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BHW 511V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,826 mi
Last recorded100,826 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 511V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,826 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight seep around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 100,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight seep around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,632 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,085 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front floor corroded, not near enough to any suspension components to fail

Nearside front in wheelarch corroded,not close enough to any suspension to fail

Offside front in wheelarch corroded,not close enough to any suspension to fail

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,728 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 90,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 85,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 84,411 miles

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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BHW 511V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BHW 511V, 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 BHW 511V registered?

BHW 511V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 April 1980.

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