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PUG 747W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,807 mi
Last recorded88,807 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUG 747W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,807 miles

Inner SILLS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK IS CORRODED

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front SHOCK IS CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 26 Nov 2025 88,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Inner SILLS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK IS CORRODED

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front SHOCK IS CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Mar 2019 87,254 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 87,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,738 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,685 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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PUG 747W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PUG 747W, 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 PUG 747W registered?

PUG 747W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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