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EMW 851W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMW 851W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2013 67,266 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 66,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 65,757 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 65,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2006 64,933 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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EMW 851W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EMW 851W, 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 EMW 851W registered?

EMW 851W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 August 1980.

Is EMW 851W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMW 851W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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