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DHO 126W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,281 mi
Last recorded24,281 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 126W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,001 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 24,001 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front footwell corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,221 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s front floor and n/s front inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 18,219 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s front floor and n/s front inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all shocks week

Fail 2 Sep 2014 12,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all shocks week

Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 5,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak

hand brake performance poor

Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,249 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 83,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 81,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,671 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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DHO 126W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DHO 126W, 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 DHO 126W registered?

DHO 126W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DHO 126W safe to buy?

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