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JWV 84W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 84W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2008 80,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre is perishing in tread area

oil leaking from cam cover gasket

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,115 miles

offside rear tyre is perishing in tread area

oil leaking from cam cover gasket

Pass 13 Oct 2007 80,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2007 79,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

tread perishing on front tyres.

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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JWV 84W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JWV 84W, 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 JWV 84W registered?

JWV 84W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JWV 84W safe to buy?

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