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PNU 916W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,325 mi
Last recorded27,325 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 916W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2016 27,325 miles

Slightly distorted beam pattern on o/s headlamp.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,964 miles

Slight binding o/s/r brake.

Pass 19 May 2010 26,234 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

front discs overheated/slight bind 0/s rear wheelREQUIRES ATTENTION

low reading service/parking brake o/s rear REQUIRES ATTENTION

rack noisy MONITOR /slight det f/r susp r/bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,187 miles

Oil leak

slight bind o/s rear wheel/o/s front tyre perished inner wall MONITOR/sligt det f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rack noisy MONITOR

slight det f/r susp r/bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,802 miles

o/s n/s front lamp lenses cracked †brake warning light on MONITOR †exhaust rusty †o/s rear tyre perished on tread M ONITOR †slight det some susp r/bushes †rack noisy MONITOR

oil leak

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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PNU 916W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PNU 916W, 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 PNU 916W registered?

PNU 916W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is PNU 916W safe to buy?

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