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OVU 211W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,396 mi
Last recorded55,396 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVU 211W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 53,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 52,525 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 52,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel ns and os rear. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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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OVU 211W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVU 211W, 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 OVU 211W registered?

OVU 211W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 29 October 1980.

Is OVU 211W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVU 211W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVU 211W have outstanding finance?

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