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OLY 589W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 589W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 79,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 79,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,051 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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OLY 589W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OLY 589W, 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 OLY 589W registered?

OLY 589W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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