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HLJ 674V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLJ 674V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,968 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 81,962 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,565 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,405 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 81,405 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,481 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread split not core

offside rear tyre tread staring to split not core

Fail 17 Apr 2008 76,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 75,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,059 miles

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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HLJ 674V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLJ 674V, 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 HLJ 674V registered?

HLJ 674V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 April 1980.

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