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WUY 505V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 505V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 82,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 81,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,977 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,044 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,044 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,262 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,261 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 74,200 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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WUY 505V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White 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 WUY 505V, 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 WUY 505V registered?

WUY 505V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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