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CHT 282V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,917 mi
Last recorded56,917 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHT 282V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 56,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 56,586 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 56,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 55,684 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,221 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,703 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,703 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2017 52,326 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,326 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,975 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 May 2008 46,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 46,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,866 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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CHT 282V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 CHT 282V, 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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CHT 282V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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