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JWL 282W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,309 mi
Last recorded91,309 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWL 282W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,309 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 90,867 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal throu out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,100 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 90,100 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 90,060 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,650 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle coated in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,665 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repair`s carried out through out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repair`s carried out through out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,992 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal thro out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,867 miles

under vehicle coated in heavy underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extensive structural repair`s carried out, coated in underseal (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,152 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extensive structural repair`s carried out, coated in underseal (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,684 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

extensive structural repairs carried out coated in underseal

slight play detected at stearing rack lower u j

Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

extensive structural repair`s carried out coated in underseal

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,640 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,722 miles

under vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,936 miles

extensive structural repair`s carried out,coated in underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2013 74,910 miles

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

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

extensive structural repair`s carried out covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,678 miles

extensive structural repair`s carried out ,covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,168 miles

rear axle bump stop bracket severly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle bump stop bracket severly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

extensive structural repair`s carried out,vehicle recently undersealed throu out

Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

extensive structural repair`s carried out,vehicle recently undersealed throu out

Fail 15 May 2009 65,946 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 60,495 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 May 2006 56,975 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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JWL 282W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JWL 282W, 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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JWL 282W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 August 1980.

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