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MMY 280W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 280W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,598 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,212 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,815 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

lower steering column bush missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,090 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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MMY 280W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MMY 280W, 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 MMY 280W registered?

MMY 280W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 November 1980.

Is MMY 280W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 280W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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