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HWV 93V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,007 mi
Last recorded86,007 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 93V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,007 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 85,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline pass (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hazzard light flashing slow

Pass 31 May 2018 85,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 85,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter and pump (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,404 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 35,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,483 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,437 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,553 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,980 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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HWV 93V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HWV 93V, 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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HWV 93V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 June 1980.

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