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GOP 302W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,141 mi
Last recorded37,141 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOP 302W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,141 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 37,135 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s sill to floor at front corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,024 miles

fault on indicator warning lights

o/s front floor corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,023 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,682 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 35,682 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 35,619 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,615 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general oil leaks noted

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,886 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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GOP 302W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GOP 302W, 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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GOP 302W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 28 August 1980.

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