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VUY 393V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 393V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,728 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,728 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,477 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,991 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 73,935 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,464 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shocks slightly soft

Fail 11 Dec 2013 71,464 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shocks slightly soft

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,609 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 65,609 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,891 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,891 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,777 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 63,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 62,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,142 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 60,728 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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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VUY 393V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VUY 393V, 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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VUY 393V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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