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LPC 494W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,690 mi
Last recorded34,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 494W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 34,690 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 34,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 32,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,817 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 30,817 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,921 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 27,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,476 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,868 miles

all four shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2015 24,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

all four shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,834 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread in centre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,756 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread in centre

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,747 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 24,747 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,726 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,714 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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LPC 494W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LPC 494W, 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 LPC 494W registered?

LPC 494W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is LPC 494W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPC 494W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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