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GCV 683W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,741 mi
Last recorded53,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 683W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,827 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,106 miles

slight noise both front w/bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,735 miles

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

flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,617 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GCV 683W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GCV 683W, 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 GCV 683W registered?

GCV 683W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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