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FMR 390W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,758 mi
Last recorded98,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMR 390W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,758 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 98,757 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,718 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

lower steering column bush has play fuel pipe perished fuel hoses corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,154 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

fuel pipes cracking up at fuel pump.

metal fuel pipe corroded, underneath vehicle.

slight play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,154 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

exhaust rubber moutings splitting.

fuel pipes cracking up at fuel pump.

metal fuel pipe corroded, underneath vehicle.

slight play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,138 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 98,129 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 93,673 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 93,008 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 93,008 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FMR 390W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FMR 390W, 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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FMR 390W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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