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JDL 466W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,702 mi
Last recorded3,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDL 466W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 3,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight wear to steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2021 3,627 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2020 2,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 2,936 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 2,710 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 2,710 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 2,587 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 2,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking rear carburetor (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 2,196 miles

exhaust hitting body

wiring poorly clipped nearside and offside front

Fail 3 May 2017 2,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

exhaust hitting body

wiring poorly clipped nearside and offside front

Pass 21 Apr 2016 1,995 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 1,995 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure on brake pedal (3.5.1l)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 1,413 miles

steering rack input shaft slight lift

Fail 8 May 2015 1,413 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack input shaft slight lift

Pass 19 May 2014 741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2014 741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 312 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 55,597 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 55,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 55,570 miles

advise slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Jun 2006 55,550 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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JDL 466W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JDL 466W, 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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JDL 466W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 August 1980.

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