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HNT 714V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,739 mi
Last recorded48,739 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNT 714V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,526 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,526 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,059 miles

Front 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)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,749 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 47,746 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap rubber startint to pitt

Near side sill has been repair and is cracking

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

Off side inner wing has started to rust through

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,510 miles

center exhaust mount slightly perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,205 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 44,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 36,930 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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HNT 714V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 HNT 714V, 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 HNT 714V registered?

HNT 714V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 June 1980.

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