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CVH 383V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,658 mi
Last recorded41,658 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVH 383V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,658 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 40,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 39,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,367 miles

Hazard switch needs attention , very temperamental

antifreeze coolant leaking from radiator, looks like the nearside , i have marked it for you

power steering fluid reservoir has slight oil leak

rear diff has oil leak - be a shame to see it run dry !

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,680 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 36,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,601 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 35,594 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 33,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack joint/gaitor (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,929 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 29,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,018 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 28,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,804 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,106 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,749 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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CVH 383V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CVH 383V, 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 CVH 383V registered?

CVH 383V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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