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GYJ 777V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,507 mi
Last recorded46,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYJ 777V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 46,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joints (7.1.2)

Oil leaks

Play in steering u/j

Fail 12 May 2017 46,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joints (7.1.2)

Oil leaks

Play in steering u/j

Pass 18 May 2016 46,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 46,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both sides at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 46,400 miles

Rear fog light n/w

Pass 2 May 2014 46,364 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,364 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,319 miles

Rear fog light inop

Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,310 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog light inop

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,224 miles

Oil leak

n/s exhaust has 2 rubbers broken

rear fog light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s exhaust has 2 rubbers broken

rear fog light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,022 miles

Both headlight pattons are poor.

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 3 Jul 2010 45,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 45,738 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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GYJ 777V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GYJ 777V, 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 GYJ 777V registered?

GYJ 777V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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