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LFX 53W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

18,687 mi
Last recorded18,687 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFX 53W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,687 miles

centre exhaust section has slight leak

exstensive welding repairs carried out throughout vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2015 18,677 miles

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

centre exhaust section has slight leak

exstensive welding repairs carried out throughout vehicle

Pass 1 May 2014 18,404 miles

exstensive welding repairs carried out throughout vehicle

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2013 18,393 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,315 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 18,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,140 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 18,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,138 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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LFX 53W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 LFX 53W, 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 LFX 53W registered?

LFX 53W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 September 1980.

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