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MCL 453V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,196 mi
Last recorded104,196 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCL 453V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,933 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 103,931 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 103,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,322 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 103,310 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 102,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 99,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 98,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 96,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,878 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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MCL 453V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MCL 453V, 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 MCL 453V registered?

MCL 453V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is MCL 453V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCL 453V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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