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LFR 811W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,282 mi
Last recorded53,282 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 811W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,282 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 52,365 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has play when shacking the road wheels

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has play when shacking the road wheels

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 51,909 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 51,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 49,470 miles

Nearside Front strut slight play

Offside Front strut slight play

ignition light staying on

Fail 17 May 2016 49,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front strut slight play

Offside Front strut slight play

ignition light staying on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,199 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 48,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,770 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,802 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,355 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,342 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LFR 811W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFR 811W, 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 LFR 811W registered?

LFR 811W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for LFR 811W shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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