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TVV 775W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

21,650 mi
Last recorded21,650 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVV 775W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 21,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,368 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 20,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 18,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 13,441 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 13,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,289 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Jun 2016 9,289 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,914 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 6,914 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,683 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 3,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,900 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 9,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,808 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 7,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,369 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,136 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 25,136 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,279 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,250 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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TVV 775W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TVV 775W, 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 TVV 775W registered?

TVV 775W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 October 1980.

Is TVV 775W safe to buy?

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