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PRO 142W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

29,281 mi
Last recorded29,281 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRO 142W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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nearside rear tyre has light cracking between the treads

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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nearside rear tyre has light cracking between the treads

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose

plates repairs on floors / underbody / front inner wings

Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,528 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose

plates repairs on floors / underbody / front inner wings

Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,205 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 24,204 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 24,104 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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PRO 142W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 PRO 142W, 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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PRO 142W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 September 1980.

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