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DTY 414W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,051 mi
Last recorded3,051 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTY 414W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 3,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 2,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 1,877 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 1,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 191 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 99,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 98,587 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 95,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 95,191 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 95,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 94,926 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

advice o/s/r brake binding slightly

advice one of four propshaft bolts lose

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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DTY 414W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DTY 414W, 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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DTY 414W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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