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HJM 238W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,474 mi
Last recorded8,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJM 238W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 8,474 miles

Corrosion on both front floorpans

Corrosion on front valance and wings

Offside Rear Brake slightly seized

Fail 13 Jun 2016 8,474 miles

Corrosion on both front floorpans

Corrosion on front valance and wings

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly seized

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,394 miles

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

screen wipers slow

Pass 29 Jul 2013 4,644 miles

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

engine leaking oil

evidence of filler in both outer sills

Fail 25 Jul 2013 4,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

engine leaking oil

evidence of filler in both outer sills

Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,400 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 2,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 1,637 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 1,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,288 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 1,288 miles

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

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

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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HJM 238W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White 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 HJM 238W, 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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HJM 238W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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