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HSS 245V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,623 mi
Last recorded30,623 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSS 245V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 30,623 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Coolant leak engine area. ()

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

Rear fog inoperative.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,837 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 29,837 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 28,579 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust tail box corroded/slight leak of exhaust gas

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,115 miles

Front Both tyres side walls slightly perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,651 miles

All four tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 27,217 miles

All four tyres side walls perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,217 miles

All four tyres side walls perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,549 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,176 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 26,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,092 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,968 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,904 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both inner steering ball joints slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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HSS 245V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HSS 245V, 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 HSS 245V registered?

HSS 245V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 March 1980.

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