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PBY 166W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,332 mi
Last recorded4,332 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 166W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 4,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 4,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 4,323 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 4,312 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 4,295 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 4,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,125 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 4,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,072 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 4,060 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 4,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 3,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 3,931 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 3,931 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,862 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 3,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 3,533 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 3,533 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 3,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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PBY 166W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PBY 166W, 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 PBY 166W registered?

PBY 166W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 October 1980.

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