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WJC 232V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,670 mi
Last recorded53,670 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJC 232V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 52,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BADLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

STEERING RACK GAITER CLIPS MISSING

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,016 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 51,016 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding slightly advise repair

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,013 miles

Advise front wheel alignment check

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,275 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 47,275 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken system secure

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

battery positive terminal wire loose

Fail 6 Nov 2012 46,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

battery positive terminal wire loose

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,484 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 41,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WJC 232V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJC 232V, 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 WJC 232V registered?

WJC 232V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 17 April 1980.

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