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KPM 234W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,170 mi
Last recorded44,170 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPM 234W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 44,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 368,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,840 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 35,826 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,453 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 35,451 miles

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

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

Offside front and Nearside front bump stop have deteriated

Pass 28 May 2009 35,060 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear coil spring rubber damage bottom

Fail 28 May 2009 35,060 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear coil spring rubber damage bottom

Pass 13 May 2008 34,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,445 miles

slight oil leak from diff †front crossmember bushes started to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,222 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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KPM 234W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KPM 234W, 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 KPM 234W registered?

KPM 234W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 August 1980.

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The MOT history for KPM 234W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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