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MLD 50V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,308 mi
Last recorded64,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLD 50V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 64,258 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 64,248 miles

Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 64,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 63,256 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 62,794 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,002 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,001 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,673 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70R13 Budget (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,404 miles

front hub bearings have play

front tyres low on tread (strong advise)

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,211 miles

o/s rear fog lamp inop

Fail 18 Aug 2008 61,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear fog lamp inop

Pass 11 May 2007 61,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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MLD 50V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MLD 50V, 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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MLD 50V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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