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EBW 799V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 799V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 81,722 miles

Front slight movement from front wheels on braking no wear detected in suspension or any joints or bushes.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall not showing cords

engine not running correctly

Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front slight movement from front wheels on braking no wear detected in suspension or any joints or bushes.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall not showing cords

engine not running correctly

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,005 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,662 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 1,439 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 1,438 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EBW 799V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBW 799V, 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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EBW 799V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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