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LRM 731W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,405 mi
Last recorded5,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRM 731W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 5,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 4,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 3,634 miles

headlights poor image

Pass 23 May 2023 3,149 miles

advise headlight image

Fail 23 May 2023 3,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 2,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 1,081 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Head light wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower engine mounting bolt insecure

Oil leak

Wiper arm switch faulty and insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2021 1,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring and coil lead fouling steering universal coupling (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Head light wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower engine mounting bolt insecure

Oil leak

Wiper arm switch faulty and insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,380 miles

slight oil leak from gear box area

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,045 miles

slight dampness around gear box area

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 17 Jul 2015 84,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,520 miles

o/s/f track rod end rubber cracked and perished

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,428 miles

o/s/f track rod end boot cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,247 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,998 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,713 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyres starting to deteriate

o/s/f & n/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,713 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyres starting to deteriate

o/s/f & n/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 93,527 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,473 miles

nearside front brake sticking

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,128 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front suspension strut dust seal/rubber gaiter split/deteriorated

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2005 92,867 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 92,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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LRM 731W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LRM 731W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRM 731W?

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What year was LRM 731W registered?

LRM 731W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 28 October 1980.

Is LRM 731W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRM 731W shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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