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MRW 697V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,297 mi
Last recorded92,297 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRW 697V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2008 92,297 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2007 89,166 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2007 89,166 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 84,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 84,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 83,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre treads on or near legal limit

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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MRW 697V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 MRW 697V, 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 MRW 697V registered?

MRW 697V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 June 1980.

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