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JMD 434W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMD 434W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,739 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,112 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 79,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,946 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 78,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,630 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose to pipe connection leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,218 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,767 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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JMD 434W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JMD 434W, 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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JMD 434W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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