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KPV 249V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPV 249V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 82,857 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 82,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure out of upper body mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 82,560 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 82,560 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 30 May 2006 82,019 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 82,012 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 82,012 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f inner arch holed & corroded

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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KPV 249V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPV 249V, 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 KPV 249V registered?

KPV 249V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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