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OWD 253W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,606 mi
Last recorded18,606 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWD 253W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 18,606 miles

Slight earth interaction between nearside rear indicator and sidelight

Pass 19 Oct 2019 17,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,664 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 16,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth interaction with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2016 11,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,430 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 8,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,520 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 6,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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OWD 253W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OWD 253W, 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 OWD 253W registered?

OWD 253W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 August 1980.

Is OWD 253W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWD 253W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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