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GUF 80V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,167 mi
Last recorded67,167 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 80V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 67,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,028 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 66,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,435 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,418 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,410 miles

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion at rear of vehicle, over 30cm from load bearing points.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 61,410 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion at rear of vehicle, over 30cm from load bearing points.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,220 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 60,901 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 60,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GUF 80V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GUF 80V, 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 GUF 80V registered?

GUF 80V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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