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GCE 638W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,863 mi
Last recorded7,863 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCE 638W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,863 miles

all tyres have light perishing between tread due to age

Fail 18 Apr 2012 7,846 miles

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

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

all tyres have light perishing between tread due to age

Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,815 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,276 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,855 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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GCE 638W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCE 638W, 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 GCE 638W registered?

GCE 638W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 13 October 1980.

Is GCE 638W safe to buy?

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