MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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UGN 165W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 August 1980.
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