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GJW 25W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

16,533 mi
Last recorded16,533 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJW 25W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 16,533 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 16,523 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r handbrake starting to seize up

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,308 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 16,201 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 15,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam flash (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 15,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 15,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 15,420 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,304 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 15,300 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 14,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,635 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,631 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,451 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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GJW 25W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJW 25W, 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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GJW 25W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 August 1980.

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