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VWP 799V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,574 mi
Last recorded7,574 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 799V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 7,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 7,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 3,397 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 3,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,344 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner corner. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,737 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 22,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,809 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 2,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 2,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 1,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 1,186 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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VWP 799V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWP 799V, 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 VWP 799V registered?

VWP 799V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 April 1980.

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