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GPM 429V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,486 mi
Last recorded82,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPM 429V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,486 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 77,551 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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GPM 429V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GPM 429V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPM 429V registered?

GPM 429V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 February 1980.

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The MOT history for GPM 429V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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