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GOE 855W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 855W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,264 miles

Both front strut tops heavily corroded/patched in places with small holes

Drivers seat rail heavily worn!

Nearside front bottom ball joiny boot heavily deteriorated and split

Offside front belt light fraying on edges

Play in nearside of steering rack

Vehicle chassis/body/floorpan has been heavily plated (repaired) and covered in underseal it is hard to fully access the condition of chassis/floorpan/suspension mountings

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

offside track rod end boot heavily deteriorated and split

Fail 3 Mar 2011 87,264 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Both front strut tops heavily corroded/patched in places with small holes

Drivers seat rail heavily worn!

Nearside front bottom ball joiny boot heavily deteriorated and split

Offside front belt light fraying on edges

Play in nearside of steering rack

Vehicle chassis/body/floorpan has been heavily plated (repaired) and covered in underseal it is hard to fully access the condition of chassis/floorpan/suspension mountings

both front side marker not working

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

offside rear side marker not working

offside track rod end boot heavily deteriorated and split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,487 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 86,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 86,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,962 miles

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Fail 4 Oct 2006 84,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres cracking

head light images poor

minor play in n/s steering

multi welding repairs and heavy under sealed

surface corrosion to door steps,front inner wings,

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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GOE 855W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GOE 855W, 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 GOE 855W registered?

GOE 855W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 August 1980.

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