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OVC 635W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 3907cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 635W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,907cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,398 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,389 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,388 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 84,423 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 84,423 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,686 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

water pump leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,804 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,568 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,651 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,642 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 70,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,349 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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OVC 635W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 3,907cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVC 635W, 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 OVC 635W registered?

OVC 635W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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