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FBW 365V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 365V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,689 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 76,104 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 76,095 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,139 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,886 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,353 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,815 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion above swing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion above swing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 72,860 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,860 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Turret housing (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,674 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,047 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,042 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,026 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,347 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 68,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 62,003 miles

both rear suspension arms starting to rust

oil leak

slight play in nearside end of rack

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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FBW 365V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FBW 365V, 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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FBW 365V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 16 May 1980.

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