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CHR 177V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHR 177V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,853 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 90,032 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 missing, several deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty needs jiggling to work on o/s (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pipe touching sump

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,446 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nsr backbox support deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,059 miles

handbrake only just met the legal requirements

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,113 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,179 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,728 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,701 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,778 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,434 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,138 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,997 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 68,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,950 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 68,950 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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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CHR 177V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHR 177V, 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 CHR 177V registered?

CHR 177V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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