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CTR 417W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,941 mi
Last recorded78,941 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTR 417W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 78,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,900 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 Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 77,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,138 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 62,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,933 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,651 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,642 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CTR 417W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CTR 417W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTR 417W registered?

CTR 417W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is CTR 417W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTR 417W shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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