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UGN 165W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGN 165W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,609 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroding

N/S seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear suspension bump-stops missing

Sign of coolant leak

Subframe mount bushes deteriorating / perishing

Suspension seems weak

Under body covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone- chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 67,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front to rear fuel pipe corroding

In-line fuel filter hoses perishing -- hose clips missing

N/S seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One of two rear exhaust rubber mounts split

Play in steering rack

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear suspension bump-stops missing

Sign of coolant leak

Subframe mount bushes deteriorating / perishing

Suspension seems weak

Under body covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone- chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,596 miles

Front Subframe mount bushes deteriorating / perishing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear steel fuel pipe corroding ( covered in underseal in places ) ()

Fuel filter hose in poor condition --clip to secure fuel filter missing

Nearside Seatbelt slow to retract

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

One of two rear exhaust rubber mounts split

Play in steering rack

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Rear suspension bump-stops missing

Suspension seems weak

Under body covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 67,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 67,595 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fuel hose in poor condition -- filter hose has no clip to secure filter -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front subframe mounts deteriorating

N/S/F -- under wheel arch wiring poorly secured --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Headlamp aim on lower limit -- only just acceptable -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Seatbelt slow to retract

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Rear suspension bump-stops missing

Sign of corrosion front to rear fuel pipe

Sign of slight coolant weep from top radiator hose

Under body covered with underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,133 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 67,983 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 67,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,565 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,616 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 68,616 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2009 65,873 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 65,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 65,346 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 65,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,787 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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UGN 165W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGN 165W, 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 UGN 165W registered?

UGN 165W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 August 1980.

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