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WGE 31R

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,434 mi
Last recorded35,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGE 31R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,434 miles

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on slight cracking at front and rear flexy brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,549 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 32,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,865 miles

advice on o/s/ and n/s/f metal brake pipes

advice on rear metal brake pipes across rear axel pitted slight

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,183 miles

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,462 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 28,462 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,228 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 25,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,277 miles

N/S/REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,314 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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WGE 31R is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WGE 31R, 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 WGE 31R registered?

WGE 31R is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is WGE 31R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGE 31R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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