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FBL 105V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,082 mi
Last recorded27,082 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBL 105V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,302 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 26,294 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 25,838 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,201 miles

both front & o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,553 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber half worn smooth

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,205 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,006 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 24,006 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,521 miles

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK,NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 23,521 miles

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

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK,NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 23,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,328 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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FBL 105V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FBL 105V, 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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FBL 105V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 March 1980.

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