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DRN 952W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,322 mi
Last recorded50,322 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRN 952W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,322 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 50,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested head lamp wont pop up (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,327 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 50,322 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported under dash (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Track rod end loose lock nuts both (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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DRN 952W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DRN 952W, 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 DRN 952W registered?

DRN 952W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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