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DOU 485W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,796 mi
Last recorded64,796 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 485W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 64,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,663 miles

shock absorbers weak

Fail 12 Dec 2019 63,663 miles

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

shock absorbers weak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake low effort offside

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,698 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,507 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 58,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,485 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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DOU 485W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DOU 485W, 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 DOU 485W registered?

DOU 485W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 September 1980.

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