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HGL 15W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 15W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 59,085 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 58,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,668 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 50,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,577 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,572 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,977 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,788 miles

All three flexis are original and in good condition but 26 years old.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in N/S steering rack arm.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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HGL 15W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGL 15W, 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 HGL 15W registered?

HGL 15W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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