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FDL 560V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDL 560V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 90,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 90,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,696 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,695 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides/badly perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure loose onto rack/bolt (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Fuel pipe insecure floor area/and front/rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front battery loose in tray/clamp

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel getting long

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,109 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount weak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,687 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both ball joint dust covers perished

centre exhaust touching floor

rear & centre exhaust mounts perished

Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

both ball joint dust covers perished

centre exhaust touching floor

rear & centre exhaust mounts perished

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,123 miles

Front Inner both sides/slight play at steering rack ends

Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,117 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play at both steering rack ends

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount/nut loose

slight play at both steering rack ends

Fail 13 Sep 2013 88,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 88,029 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,016 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 88,016 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 87,999 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,909 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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FDL 560V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FDL 560V, 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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FDL 560V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 April 1980.

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