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LPL 486W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,944 mi
Last recorded93,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPL 486W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

middle exhaust mt broken exhaust rubber mts in poor condtion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,495 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,759 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid leval low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 88,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,432 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f outer sills corroded outside of prescribed area †

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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LPL 486W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LPL 486W, 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 LPL 486W registered?

LPL 486W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 November 1980.

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