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RLM 980W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,039 mi
Last recorded26,039 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLM 980W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 26,039 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 26,039 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 26,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering system excessively rough both suspension top mounts rough on rotation (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,377 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 25,371 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 24,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,008 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,811 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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RLM 980W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLM 980W, 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 RLM 980W registered?

RLM 980W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 December 1980.

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