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RTW 801W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,003 mi
Last recorded82,003 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTW 801W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,802 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,257 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 81,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,666 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes starting to corrod

Pass 2 Jan 2010 80,258 miles

Oil leak

long travel on servise brake

Pass 25 Oct 2008 75,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,267 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2005 79,267 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTW 801W registered?

RTW 801W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 August 1980.

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