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GOB 462W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,336 mi
Last recorded49,336 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 462W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 47,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 45,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,793 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,224 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)

Fail 21 May 2010 27,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 27,400 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 25,525 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 25,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,861 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 12,861 miles

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

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

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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GOB 462W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GOB 462W, 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 GOB 462W registered?

GOB 462W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for GOB 462W shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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