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UHJ 285V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,480 mi
Last recorded30,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 285V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,626 miles

some perishing of exhaust rubber hangers

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,070 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 24,070 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,607 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 18,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,313 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 11,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,088 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 7,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,628 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 5,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 4,280 miles

slight exhaust blow centre section

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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UHJ 285V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHJ 285V, 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 UHJ 285V registered?

UHJ 285V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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