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MDG 361V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,761 mi
Last recorded73,761 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDG 361V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,761 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Both front wheel arches slightly corroded, not sharp edges

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Both front wheel arches slightly corroded, not sharp edges

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,438 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,438 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers floor pan corroded

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre has age cracks in the sidewall not showing the cords

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front floor pan slight corrosion

Offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front floor pan slight corrosion

Offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,276 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,302 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 61,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,466 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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MDG 361V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MDG 361V, 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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MDG 361V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 April 1980.

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