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PRW 871W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,815 mi
Last recorded28,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRW 871W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 28,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,614 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 27,609 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 19,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2007 18,205 miles

see checklist 510335

Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,666 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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PRW 871W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PRW 871W, 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 PRW 871W registered?

PRW 871W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 December 1980.

Is PRW 871W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRW 871W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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