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PLL 231W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,057 mi
Last recorded69,057 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLL 231W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrrosion on underbody /suspenion parts

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,038 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes slighty binding

surface corssion underbody and metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,932 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,861 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,598 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,595 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2010 58,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension surface corrosion

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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PLL 231W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PLL 231W, 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 PLL 231W registered?

PLL 231W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is PLL 231W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLL 231W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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