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JGX 166V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,791 mi
Last recorded2,791 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGX 166V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 2,791 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 2,757 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 2,370 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 2,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 2,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 2,045 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 1,895 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 1,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 1,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,609 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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JGX 166V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 JGX 166V, 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 JGX 166V registered?

JGX 166V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 May 1980.

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