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FDW 388V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,095 mi
Last recorded52,095 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDW 388V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,095 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 52,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 52,065 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,065 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 52,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,974 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 51,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 51,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,744 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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FDW 388V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FDW 388V, 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 FDW 388V registered?

FDW 388V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 May 1980.

Is FDW 388V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDW 388V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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