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DJK 314W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,139 mi
Last recorded91,139 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJK 314W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,111 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 91,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTY

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,661 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin in the midle

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,930 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 89,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 88,415 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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DJK 314W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DJK 314W, 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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DJK 314W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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