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JDP 243W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,543 mi
Last recorded8,543 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 243W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 8,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 8,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 7,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 5,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 4,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 3,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 2,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 2,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 2,149 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 2,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,627 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 1,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 816 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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JDP 243W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDP 243W, 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 JDP 243W registered?

JDP 243W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 December 1980.

Is JDP 243W safe to buy?

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