CarVerify

Free Car Check

RTL 437W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,119 mi
Last recorded96,119 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTL 437W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle, transmission,steering and suspension components

Fail 23 Nov 2021 96,112 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp slows to a stop when side/dip/stop lamps are operated (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing mountings excessively corroded at front and rear lower points (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill (behind wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (front to rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine cumulative leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle, transmission,steering and suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing rotting away at front lower corner, becoming unattached to body, bumper holding in place.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion noted to underside of vehicle (strut towers at front, arches front and rear, floor.)

Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,471 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing rotting away at front lower corner, becoming unattached to body, bumper holding in place.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion noted to underside of vehicle (strut towers at front, arches front and rear, floor.)

Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,784 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,880 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both head lights rusty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 91,875 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both head lights rusty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,570 miles

Gear selector above prop shaft slightly insecure

Indicator stalk intermittent. Working correctly at time of test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various oil leaks, gearbox and engine

Vehicle repaired in various areas, welding and structure of vehicle satisfactory. Slight surface corrosion on non load bearing areas.

Washers weak

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION TO VARIOUS AREAS AND COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,942 miles

Corrosion to various areas on the rear valance both sides

Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,942 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to various areas on the rear valance both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,083 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,083 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,771 miles

Oil leak

slight front brake bind

Fail 16 Nov 2010 80,771 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight front brake bind

Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,469 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 79,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 79,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides floor to sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,921 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 76,920 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear hub stiff to turn slight brake bind

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
Full Triumph Tr 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RTL 437W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RTL 437W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RTL 437W?

You can check the full history of RTL 437W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RTL 437W registered?

RTL 437W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is RTL 437W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTL 437W shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTL 437W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RTL 437W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.