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HBL 579W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,390 mi
Last recorded36,390 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 579W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,115 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,042 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all front suspension bushes perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy perishing/cracks to all tyres

hole in front valance

slight corrosion on front chassis and floorpan sections

weld repairs to front chassis/valance sections

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,147 miles

n/s/f wiper washer jet n/w req's attention.

rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,602 miles

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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HBL 579W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HBL 579W, 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 HBL 579W registered?

HBL 579W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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The MOT history for HBL 579W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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