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GRX 60W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,372 mi
Last recorded58,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 60W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,372 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,318 miles

Exhaust mounting rubber missing(system still supported).

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rigid brake pipes show some corrosion.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,255 miles

All rigid metal brake pipes show signs of slight corrosion.

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,229 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension coil spring rubber seat missing.

Slight creaking noise when turning steering.

Slight play nearside track rod inner balljoint.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,225 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear suspension coil spring rubber seat missing.

Slight creaking noise when turning steering.

Slight play nearside track rod inner balljoint.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,173 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Part of engine dipstick tube missing.

Slight corrosion of most rigid brake pipes.

Slight creaking noise from steering column when turning steering.

Slight knocking noise from steering rack when rocking steering.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,070 miles

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

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

Slight wear/noise from steering rack & pinion, no lost motion.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,070 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Slight wear/noise from steering rack & pinion, no lost motion.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,967 miles

Slight knocking from steering rack when rocking steering.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

Slight knocking from steering rack when rocking steering.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,781 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Slight play steering rack inner joint.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,670 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2005 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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GRX 60W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRX 60W, 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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GRX 60W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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