MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front suspension both sides slight play
nearside wiper poor
sills/suspension areas/chassis both sides front and rear patch repaired
wipers not self parking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front suspension both sides slight play
nearside wiper poor
sills/suspension areas/chassis both sides front and rear patch repaired
wipers not self parking
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front number plate poor
wipers not self parking
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front number plate poor
wipers not self parking
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all chassis/sills/innerwings and floor areas patch repaired and under sealed
steering lock to lock not equal
steering rack worn/play
wipers not self parking
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KUX 493W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 KUX 493W, 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 KUX 493W registered?
KUX 493W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 October 1980.
Is KUX 493W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KUX 493W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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