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EVJ 340W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,410 mi
Last recorded12,410 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVJ 340W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 12,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 12,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 12,319 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 11,989 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 11,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 11,505 miles

Rear brakes slight imbalance 19%

Pass 29 Oct 2018 11,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 10,555 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,027 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EVJ 340W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVJ 340W, 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 EVJ 340W registered?

EVJ 340W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 October 1980.

Is EVJ 340W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVJ 340W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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