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PYA 464V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,814 mi
Last recorded23,814 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 464V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,814 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Both headlamp motors not working.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

N/S/R bump stop missing.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on floorpan,front + rear valances both front inner wheel arches.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 22,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp motors not working.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

N/S/R bump stop missing.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on floorpan ,front + rear valances + o/s/f + n/s/f inner wheel arches.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 22,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both headlamp motors not working.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

N/S/R bump stop missing.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on floorpan ,front + rear valances + o/s/f + n/s/f inner wheel arches.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,982 miles

all brake pipes & hoses in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

steering rough (lock to lock)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 21,982 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake hoses in poor condition

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

steering slightly rough from lock to lock

Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,973 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes on to front calipiers and front flexi hoses are corroded but not to excess

fuel line rusty from tank forwards espically in offside rear wheel arch

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded to a hole OUTSIDE perscribed area but would allow water ingress to cabin

vehicle underside showing surface corrosion incl front subframe , floorpans around rear suspension mounting and base of sills

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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PYA 464V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYA 464V, 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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PYA 464V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 16 April 1980.

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