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FMW 469W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,559 mi
Last recorded75,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 469W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,559 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,555 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,053 miles

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,723 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,723 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,722 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,638 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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FMW 469W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FMW 469W, 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 FMW 469W registered?

FMW 469W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 October 1980.

Is FMW 469W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 469W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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