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RHK 597W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,482 mi
Last recorded58,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHK 597W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear, also front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch has a fault which will need attention

engine fan is noisy and will need attention

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish heavily in places (may need attention soon)

nearside front inner wheelarch is corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

nearside rear inner roadwheel rim has slight damage

offside headlight does not return to its closed position when lights are switched off

offside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

offside rear lower sill to floor structure is slightly corroded and may need attention soon

some wear / play in offside front inner steering track rod knuckle

Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

clutch has a fault which will need attention

engine and fan making a bad rattling noise

main beam tell tale light is not working

nearside and offside front tyres are heavily perished and will need attention soon

nearside front inner wheelarch is corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

nearside rear inner roadwheel rim is damaged

offside headlight is staying out and not returning when lights are switched off

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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RHK 597W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 RHK 597W, 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 RHK 597W registered?

RHK 597W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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