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PTM 266W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,024 mi
Last recorded40,024 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 266W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,024 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,588 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,461 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 34,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,304 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 6 May 2009 34,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,651 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,125 miles

fuel pump pipes perished

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,125 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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PTM 266W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PTM 266W, 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 PTM 266W registered?

PTM 266W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is PTM 266W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTM 266W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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