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UPU 27

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,018 mi
Last recorded64,018 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 27
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 63,291 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,886 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 62,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,206 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,206 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,191 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,835 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,824 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,110 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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UPU 27 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPU 27, 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 UPU 27 registered?

UPU 27 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 August 1980.

Is UPU 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPU 27 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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