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BHY 223V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,837 mi
Last recorded61,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 223V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,615 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,704 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 56,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 54,629 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 May 2010 54,629 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,024 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,726 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2007 50,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,533 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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BHY 223V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BHY 223V, 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 BHY 223V registered?

BHY 223V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is BHY 223V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 223V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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