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LPD 245W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,799 mi
Last recorded77,799 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPD 245W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,793 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,301 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 77,294 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 30 May 2008 77,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2007 76,902 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 May 2007 76,902 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,824 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 75,824 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LPD 245W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LPD 245W, 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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LPD 245W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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