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PNK 553W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,370 mi
Last recorded15,370 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 553W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,370 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 15,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake performance low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear inner wheel arch panel rusty, o/s/f flitch panel rusty

n/s/rear service & hand brake readings lower

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,274 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 15,274 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clean & grease front metal brake pipes

n/s/front rear of wheel arch small rust hole will leak water into body

o/s/front chassis in wheel arch getting rusty

o/s/front floor pan rusty around drain gromet

rear brake balance lower to n/s check rear brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,719 miles

both side front brake pipes corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn

offside front main chassis corroded

offside wiper arm loose

Fail 15 Jul 2009 14,719 miles

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

both side front brake pipes corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn

offside front main chassis corroded

offside wiper arm loose

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 14,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,524 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 14,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Intermitant fault with wipers

Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,364 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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PNK 553W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PNK 553W, 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 PNK 553W registered?

PNK 553W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 September 1980.

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