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JJT 797V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,491 mi
Last recorded88,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJT 797V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,491 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,272 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,272 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,066 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,808 miles

slight fluction on front brakes

Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight fluction on front brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,505 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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JJT 797V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JJT 797V, 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 JJT 797V registered?

JJT 797V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is JJT 797V safe to buy?

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