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PFP 164W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,679 mi
Last recorded36,679 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFP 164W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills but not excessive within prescribed areas

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside inner wing corroeded and holed but not within prescribed area

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2014 35,958 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle but not considered excessive

slightly low effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 19 Jul 2005 35,432 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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PFP 164W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red 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 PFP 164W, 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 PFP 164W registered?

PFP 164W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 October 1980.

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