MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,965 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack /offside ,
Brake bind nearside rear
Diff oil leaks
Driver door difficult to close
Nearside Door mirror is damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber is damp
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake bind nearside rear
Diff oil leaks
Driver door difficult to close
Nearside Door mirror is damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber is damp
Play in steering rack /offside ,
Nearside door mirror broken
Offside rear brakes have run out
Steering rack is worn offside front play. No play detected at steering wheel.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside door mirror broken
Offside rear brakes have run out
Steering rack is worn offside front play. No play detected at steering wheel.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside mirror is cracked
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside mirror is cracked
nearside rear trailing arm rear bracket is corroded & holed
movement in offside steering rack end
nearside headlamp is loose
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
movement in offside steering rack end
nearside headlamp is loose
offside and nearside front track control arm bushes worn split perished
rear brake performance could be better
all front bushes are cracking
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
all front bushes are cracking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
play in offside and nearside steering rack
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
both headlight reflectors corroded
slight brake bind offside front
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure
both headlight reflectors corroded
play in offside of steering rack
slight brake bind offside front
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
fuel pipes from pump are BADLY detoriated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
fuel pipes from pump are BADLY detoriated
All front and rear suspension parts are corroded.
Front and rear fllors are corroded.
Front ball joint rubbers are split.
Front inner wings are corroded.
Front tyres are badly cracking.
Lots of play in nearside front shock.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
All tyres are low and badly cracking.
Both headlights have poor beam images due to corrosion on reflectors.
Front anti roll bar rubbers are spliting.
Offside front seat belt slow to retract.
Offside front shock rubber cover is missing.
Rubber fuel pipe to and from pump badly cracking.
Run out on offside front disc.
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
All tyres are low and badly cracking.
Both headlights have poor beam images due to corrosion on reflectors.
Front anti roll bar rubbers are spliting.
Offside front seat belt slow to retract.
Offside front shock rubber cover is missing.
Rubber fuel pipe to and from pump badly cracking.
Run out on offside front disc.
n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre is cracking
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre is cracking
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/r/ tyre cracking
slight play n/s/f/ wheel bearing
windscreen marked by wiper blade
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
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MHP 214V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 MHP 214V, 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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MHP 214V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 23 May 1980.
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