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KDL 165W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,291 mi
Last recorded68,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDL 165W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 68,291 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,273 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,273 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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KDL 165W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KDL 165W, 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 KDL 165W registered?

KDL 165W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is KDL 165W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDL 165W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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