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LAL 527W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,957 mi
Last recorded40,957 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 527W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 40,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 40,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 39,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,945 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 37,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,444 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,087 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,525 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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LAL 527W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LAL 527W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAL 527W registered?

LAL 527W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is LAL 527W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAL 527W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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