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UHJ 319V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 319V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 90,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder slight weep and rusted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,597 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes binding.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,370 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,861 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,524 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,820 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,817 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,574 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

lower streering column universal joint has slight play.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,643 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,383 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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UHJ 319V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHJ 319V, 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 319V registered?

UHJ 319V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 April 1980.

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