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TYB 842W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 842W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 73,570 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2013 71,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,003 miles

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

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise longer bolt to steering coupling

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 66,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,245 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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TYB 842W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TYB 842W, 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 TYB 842W registered?

TYB 842W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 6 October 1980.

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