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MHP 389V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHP 389V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,589 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 94,589 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,360 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,354 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,291 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,062 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,258 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 92,258 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2005 92,245 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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MHP 389V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MHP 389V, 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 MHP 389V registered?

MHP 389V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is MHP 389V safe to buy?

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