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TTU 864V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

1,426 mi
Last recorded1,426 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 864V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 1,426 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 1,426 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 1,157 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 1,155 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 1,055 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 1,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2016 560 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2014 99,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 98,264 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 98,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,536 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 97,536 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 94,311 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,935 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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TTU 864V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TTU 864V, 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 TTU 864V registered?

TTU 864V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 May 1980.

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