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KAW 427W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,128 mi
Last recorded12,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 427W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 12,128 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 12,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2013 11,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 7,650 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 7,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,356 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 7,356 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,208 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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KAW 427W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAW 427W, 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 KAW 427W registered?

KAW 427W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is KAW 427W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAW 427W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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