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JSV 875

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,178 mi
Last recorded22,178 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 875
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,178 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing on turn plates

Pass 26 May 2011 21,925 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 21,925 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,512 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 18,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,252 miles

front brake pipe unions damp

major weld repairs to rear floors at suspension mounting points

offside front subframe bsh split

oil and coolant leaks

rear inner wheel arch areas weld repairs heavily undersield

slight play in steering column

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,896 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 13,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,503 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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JSV 875 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JSV 875, 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 JSV 875 registered?

JSV 875 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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