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PLH 467W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,784 mi
Last recorded38,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 467W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 38,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 38,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 37,969 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 36,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 36,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,482 miles

corrosion at end of nearside sill

slight corrosion at front subframe mount

Fail 4 May 2016 35,480 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion at end of nearside sill

slight corrosion at front subframe mount

Pass 2 May 2015 35,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/rear service and park brake low effort

Pass 10 May 2014 33,889 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 33,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2013 33,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 32,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,535 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,973 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,560 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,479 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 29,464 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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PLH 467W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PLH 467W, 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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PLH 467W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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