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OLW 527W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,133 mi
Last recorded39,133 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 527W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 39,133 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,288 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 33,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 32,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 32,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 31,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 30,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 29,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,925 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 28,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,835 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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OLW 527W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OLW 527W, 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 OLW 527W registered?

OLW 527W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OLW 527W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 527W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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