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OLN 121W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 4552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,907 mi
Last recorded87,907 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLN 121W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,552cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,907 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 87,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,654 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,622 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling body on lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 86,537 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,271 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 86,184 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres are different sizes, but same size same size on same axle.

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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OLN 121W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 4,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLN 121W, 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 OLN 121W registered?

OLN 121W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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