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HGY 306V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,111 mi
Last recorded9,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 306V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,111 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 9,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front ball joint dust covers perishing

corrosion not through all skins front inner wheel arches

slight engine oil leak

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,567 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 8,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 7,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has had extensive under body repairs

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,652 miles

see previous vt 32 issued june 06 2007

Fail 6 Jun 2007 7,649 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

near side rear tyre side wall slight perishing/cracking has 2 nails in tread

offside front inner wheel arch moderate corrosion

slight free movement in near side and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,765 miles

Vehicle has had lots of under body and chassis repairs but all looks satisfactory.

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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HGY 306V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HGY 306V, 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 HGY 306V registered?

HGY 306V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is HGY 306V safe to buy?

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