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PLL 266W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,051 mi
Last recorded63,051 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLL 266W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 62,964 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant dampness from radiator lower area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre DOT marked 04/13 advised as over 10 years old attention advised

Nearside Rear tyre DOT marked 25/00 and showing light cracking advised as over 10 years old attention advised

Offside Front shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front tyre DOT marked 43/12 advised as over 10 years old attention advised

Offside Rear tyre DOT marked 25/00 and showing light cracking advised as over 10 years old attention advised

Offside central underfloor fuel pipe showing a repair

Oil leak, but not excessive differential area dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area various slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion also vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,864 miles

Coolant Leak From Radiator Area

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 62,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant Leak From Radiator Area

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 62,451 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,135 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell tale very dull

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Drivers door difficult to open sometimes (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 62,127 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment Lower steering column fixing missing (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,980 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,953 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,554 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both sills corroded and undersealed

floors welded and heavily undersealed

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated not to excess

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,121 miles

all floor areas and chassis areas welded and heavly undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,734 miles

Oil leak

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,287 miles

some travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,407 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,393 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

core plugs leaking on n/s & o/s of block

slight movement in n/s/f shock absorber shaft

water pump leaking

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 266W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PLL 266W, 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 266W registered?

PLL 266W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 September 1980.

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