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OFE 308V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,028 mi
Last recorded58,028 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFE 308V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 56,854 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 56,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 56,358 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,291 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 55,291 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OFE 308V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFE 308V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFE 308V registered?

OFE 308V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is OFE 308V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFE 308V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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