MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
long travel service brake
Oil leak
fuel pipes starting to corrod
Oil leak
long travel on servise brake
Oil leak
front nearside and offside under wing corrodeing ok at time of test
front tyre size 205, rear tyre size 255 fitted at time of test
Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front nearside and offside lower under wing corroding ok at time of test
front tyres 205 rear 255 fitted at time of test.
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
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RTW 801W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc 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 RTW 801W, 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 RTW 801W registered?
RTW 801W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 August 1980.
Is RTW 801W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RTW 801W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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