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MFP 83W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,520 mi
Last recorded54,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFP 83W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 54,520 miles

Brake cable insecure cable compensator insecure to axle (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working not flashing at all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working not flashing at all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down shaft bush missing (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,375 miles

Coolant leak ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,369 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,353 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 54,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,158 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 54,156 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 53,925 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 53,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,021 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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MFP 83W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White 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 MFP 83W, 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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MFP 83W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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