MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
both side front brake pipes corroded
nearside front and offside rear tyres worn
offside front main chassis corroded
offside wiper arm loose
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PNK 553W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PNK 553W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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