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GCX 568W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,718 mi
Last recorded63,718 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCX 568W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 6,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2024 6,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 5,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 4,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 3,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 3,712 miles

Nearside Front floor corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2018 3,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 3,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 3,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 3,403 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 3,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 2,660 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 2,657 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 2,087 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,073 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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GCX 568W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCX 568W, 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 GCX 568W registered?

GCX 568W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 September 1980.

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