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FHO 556W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,125 mi
Last recorded50,125 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHO 556W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,125 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 49,521 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 49,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive limit of 4.5% test result 6.87% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Haedlamp images poor.

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering coloum lower bush missing.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Haedlamp images poor.

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering coloum lower bush missing.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,586 miles

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

track rod end covers split

Fail 4 Nov 2010 48,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

track rod end covers split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,583 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 48,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,385 miles

some corosion in front panel, and n/s/f inner wing.

some damage to front bumper.

Fail 16 Sep 2006 48,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

some corosion n/s/f inner wing,and front cross panel.

some damage to front bumper.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 48,145 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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FHO 556W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FHO 556W, 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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FHO 556W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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