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DMR 327V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 327V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,257 miles

Advise slight bind to n/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,222 miles

Advise slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,195 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 75,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 75,114 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TCA (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,101 miles

Advise front suspension struts showing signs of damping fatigue

Advise n/s/f track rod end rubber boot cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 75,083 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,004 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,932 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 74,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,678 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 74,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,665 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,649 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 74,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,636 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2007 74,636 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 74,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DMR 327V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DMR 327V, 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 DMR 327V registered?

DMR 327V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 July 1980.

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The MOT history for DMR 327V shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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