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PLO 9W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,975 mi
Last recorded6,975 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 9W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 6,975 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 6,035 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,509 miles

Coolant leak fan switch ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 4,738 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 4,738 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 4,453 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 3,810 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2013 3,808 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 2,876 miles

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2011 2,480 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 2,471 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 1,437 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PLO 9W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PLO 9W, 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 PLO 9W registered?

PLO 9W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is PLO 9W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLO 9W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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