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JBW 839W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,410 mi
Last recorded63,410 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 839W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 63,235 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 62,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,781 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 60,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2014 59,868 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

welding to n/s/f inner wing poor

Pass 10 May 2014 59,868 miles

welding to n/s/f inner wing poor

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,115 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 59,111 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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JBW 839W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JBW 839W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBW 839W registered?

JBW 839W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JBW 839W safe to buy?

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