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JMD 557W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMD 557W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,052 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 75,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,863 miles

Front both upper strut bearings slightly worn/noisy

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Top suspension mounting bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,811 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Top suspension mounting bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,678 miles

Nearside seatbelt slow to operate

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Indicators do not self cancel

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside seatbelt slow to operate

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Indicators do not self cancel

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,856 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 82,856 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 79,424 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 79,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine leaking water.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,868 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 557W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 557W, 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 JMD 557W registered?

JMD 557W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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