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JBW 844W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

10,500 mi
Last recorded10,500 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 844W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 10,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,051 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 10,051 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 9,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,252 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 9,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 8,552 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 8,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 8,169 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 8,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 7,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 6,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,075 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,656 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 5,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 5,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 3,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 3,115 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 2,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 2,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 2,553 miles

o/s/r footbrake slightly lazy

Pass 7 Jul 2006 1,544 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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JBW 844W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 844W, 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 844W registered?

JBW 844W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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