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TVW 2W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,537 mi
Last recorded67,537 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVW 2W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 67,011 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 67,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.55% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 64,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,388 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,497 miles

Hydrocarbon content high at idle test. Passed on fast idle test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak nearside rear brake back plate.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,509 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,786 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,782 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,527 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 52,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 50,999 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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TVW 2W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVW 2W, 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 TVW 2W registered?

TVW 2W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is TVW 2W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVW 2W shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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