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ETH 59V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 59V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,436 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rubber mounting deteriorated due to oil contaminarion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack has slight internal play

Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,431 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rubber mounting deteriorated due to oil contaminarion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack has slight internal play

Pass 22 May 2018 77,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 75,760 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 75,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 May 2016 73,670 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,276 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2014 70,730 miles

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS PLAY IN IT. SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 70,396 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 69,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 67,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,787 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 64,787 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 63,040 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 63,039 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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ETH 59V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ETH 59V, 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 ETH 59V registered?

ETH 59V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ETH 59V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 59V shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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