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EEL 503T

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 503T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,721 miles

Nearside Front floor has some rust

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor has some rust

Offside Rear sill has some rust

Fail 8 Jul 2020 109,721 miles

Nearside Front floor has some rust

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor has some rust

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill has some rust

Fail 30 Oct 2019 9,721 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard lights dont work but vehicle too old for it to need them

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front welding to floor not welded continously but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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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EEL 503T is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EEL 503T, 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 EEL 503T registered?

EEL 503T is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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