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HDW 300W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,102 mi
Last recorded79,102 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDW 300W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,278 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

driver's seat broken but still remains secured in upright position

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,856 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 77,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,640 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 77,640 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 77,063 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,380 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 76,380 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2010 76,377 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 76,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 19,999 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 19,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,999 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 9,999 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside 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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HDW 300W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 HDW 300W, 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 HDW 300W registered?

HDW 300W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 October 1980.

Is HDW 300W safe to buy?

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