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HDW 307W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,118 mi
Last recorded82,118 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDW 307W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fibreglass side skirts obscuring sills

front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

fuel tank deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f side lamp lens unit cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fibreglass side skirts obscuring sills

front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

fuel tank deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f side lamp lens unit cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,933 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,922 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,990 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,765 miles

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

long handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 79,760 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 79,663 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 15 May 2006 79,591 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 307W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 307W, 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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HDW 307W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 October 1980.

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