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GMO 539W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

1,391 mi
Last recorded1,391 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMO 539W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 1,391 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 1,383 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 1,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 1,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 1,320 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 1,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 1,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 1,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 1,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 1,170 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 1,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached "D" bush has come out of bracket (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 1,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 1,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 829 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2016 821 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play coupling to rack (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Aug 2015 262 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 271 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,759 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 75,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,255 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 75,253 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,228 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 75,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GMO 539W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GMO 539W, 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 GMO 539W registered?

GMO 539W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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