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GRM 716V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,988 mi
Last recorded19,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRM 716V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 19,988 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 19,988 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 9,445 miles

Hand brake efficiency 17%

Oil leak ()

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2016 8,557 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 7,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 7,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 6,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 4,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 2,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on offside rear axle stop

Pass 20 Mar 2007 96,795 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 96,783 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GRM 716V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRM 716V, 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 GRM 716V registered?

GRM 716V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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