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TYA 548W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,361 mi
Last recorded15,361 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYA 548W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 15,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 15,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 15,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 15,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,768 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 14,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

off/side front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 6 May 2015 14,668 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

off/side front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,069 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 14,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,767 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,839 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 12,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,745 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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TYA 548W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TYA 548W, 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 TYA 548W registered?

TYA 548W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is TYA 548W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYA 548W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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