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JMK 226W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,687 mi
Last recorded51,687 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMK 226W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2020 51,687 miles

Nearside side repeater not working

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

Pass 26 May 2019 51,656 miles

Nearside side repeater not working

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

slight roughness felt at offside front hub

Pass 9 Jun 2018 51,643 miles

Nearside side repeater not workig

Offside Front roughness felt at hub when spinning wheel

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 51,629 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater not workig

Offside Front roughness felt at hub when spinning wheel

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

Pass 21 May 2017 51,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 51,320 miles

Rear brake imbalance

Underside vehicle painted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,251 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 51,215 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,178 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,977 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,932 miles

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

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

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

Both front shock absorber bumps stops and dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake imbalance 40%

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,490 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,483 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jun 2007 45,028 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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JMK 226W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JMK 226W, 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 JMK 226W registered?

JMK 226W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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