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ROO 892W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,147 mi
Last recorded2,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 892W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 2,147 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 2,145 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 2,074 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 2,046 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 2,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 1,930 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 211,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 1,710 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 1,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 1,432 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 1,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 392 miles

Oil leak

near side front wheel arch corrded

under body coverd with under seal

Fail 25 Jan 2014 380 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,986 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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ROO 892W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ROO 892W, 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 ROO 892W registered?

ROO 892W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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