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JGZ 4143

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,796 mi
Last recorded1,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 4143
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 1,796 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 1,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 100,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc has blue heat residue (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 100,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected Nylock nut not on full thread (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc has blue heat residue (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 97,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

advise nearside front track rod end slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,562 miles

advise nearside front track rod end slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,007 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,199 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 94,938 miles

advise slight play in near side steering rack

advise slight play in rear diff

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,863 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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JGZ 4143 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JGZ 4143, 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 JGZ 4143 registered?

JGZ 4143 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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