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EMO 811V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,725 mi
Last recorded22,725 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMO 811V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 22,725 miles

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened slight wear nearside, offside front struts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 21,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 21,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 21,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,127 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring rubber loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable very close to panard rod bolt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 21,127 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring rubber loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable very close to panard rod bolt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 20,012 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure under engine (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired tie wrap on cable (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,838 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 17,836 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 15,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 12,076 miles

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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EMO 811V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMO 811V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMO 811V registered?

EMO 811V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 28 March 1980.

Is EMO 811V safe to buy?

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