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MUG 474V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,094 mi
Last recorded96,094 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUG 474V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,094 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 96,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

part of the offside rear floor is corroded & damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 95,631 miles

front brakes have imbalance

hanging or loose wiring under steering wheel area

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside rack

play in top steering U/J as marked

severe engine oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2017 95,631 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes have imbalance

hanging or loose wiring under steering wheel area

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside rack

play in top steering U/J as marked

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2016 95,171 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

rear exhaust rubbers are broken // cracking

Fail 9 May 2016 95,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

rear exhaust rubbers are broken // cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 94,712 miles

hazard light flash rate is little slow

Fail 11 May 2015 94,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,293 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers are worn

Fail 6 May 2014 93,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers are worn

Pass 15 May 2013 97,809 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 91,807 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 89,982 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 89,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 87,800 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 87,800 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,672 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 87,275 miles
Fail 26 May 2006

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 22 May 2006

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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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MUG 474V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MUG 474V, 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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MUG 474V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 13 March 1980.

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