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LNJ 140W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,934 mi
Last recorded3,934 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNJ 140W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 3,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 3,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 3,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 3,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 3,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,235 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering column top top uj slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2016 3,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering column top top uj slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 2,958 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 2,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 2,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 2,018 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 97,200 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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LNJ 140W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LNJ 140W, 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 LNJ 140W registered?

LNJ 140W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is LNJ 140W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNJ 140W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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