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XFS 151W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,020 mi
Last recorded62,020 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFS 151W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,020 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,988 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe chafing fuel pipe fixings loose causing pipe to rub on chassis. pipe kinded at front wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,211 miles

surface rust on under side of vehicle and servo

Pass 5 May 2017 59,567 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2016 58,642 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 57,725 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 57,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

baffles loose in centre exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,231 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 56,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,255 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,255 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

near side front lower front wing corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,116 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,021 miles

knocking in steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,021 miles

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

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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XFS 151W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XFS 151W, 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 XFS 151W registered?

XFS 151W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 29 August 1980.

Is XFS 151W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFS 151W shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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