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GNY 424W

1980 Triumph TR7

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR747,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNY 424W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 99,516 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 99,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 99,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 98,497 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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GNY 424W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 47,418 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNY 424W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GNY 424W is a 1980 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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