MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket loose (7.1.1)
Steering column retaining device missing excess movement in steering column (2.1.6)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
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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LHJ 42W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LHJ 42W, 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 LHJ 42W registered?
LHJ 42W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is LHJ 42W safe to buy?
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