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WTJ 706W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,065 mi
Last recorded92,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTJ 706W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 92,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 91,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,813 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 91,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,384 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 90,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 89,741 miles

adv slight wear lower column coupling

Pass 19 Jul 2008 89,065 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 88,474 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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WTJ 706W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WTJ 706W, 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 WTJ 706W registered?

WTJ 706W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 August 1980.

Is WTJ 706W safe to buy?

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