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EOF 435V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,819 mi
Last recorded69,819 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOF 435V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 69,819 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,493 miles

both rear hubs have slight end float

Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,479 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear hubs have slight end float

Pass 24 May 2016 68,690 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in uj coupling (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced seal beam unit some clouding (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,090 miles

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 May 2015 68,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 67,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 65,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in lower steering column bush

some wear/feathering front tyres(tracking)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,209 miles

front no: plate cracked

slightly slow flasher n/s

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

co reading at times slightly high to limit

Pass 4 May 2010 63,563 miles

front no;plate cracked.

slightly stiff parking brake lever.

Pass 11 May 2009 62,490 miles

front no: plate cracked.

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 12 May 2008 61,310 miles

front no: plate cracked. slight scratches o/s wipe sweep.

Fail 12 May 2008 61,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no: plate cracked. slight scratches o/s wipe sweep.

Pass 14 May 2007 69,892 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2007 59,878 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 May 2006 58,675 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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EOF 435V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOF 435V, 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 EOF 435V registered?

EOF 435V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 March 1980.

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