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HCF 797W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,491 mi
Last recorded3,491 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCF 797W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 3,491 miles

Suspect rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 16 May 2019 3,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspect rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,028 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 3,021 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 2,637 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 2,637 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 80,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,470 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack drumstick

Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack drumstick

Pass 22 Sep 2007 80,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 76,709 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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HCF 797W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCF 797W, 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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HCF 797W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 September 1980.

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