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XST 22V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,891 mi
Last recorded82,891 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXST 22V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2013 82,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

All indicators flash slightly slowly

All of underside of vehicle corroded, patch welded and undersealed

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

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

Offside front iner wheel arch and top strut mount corroded and patch welded

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,658 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 May 2012 82,652 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

turbo resting on inner wing

bad oil leake at oil preaser switch mounting and sump nreturn pipe

n/s rear sill corr/weak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 82,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,952 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Both sills have been coated with underseal to disguise rot along inner edge/floor

Centre fuel pipe hanging loose

Rusty hole in osf sill closing plate (in wheel arch) but not within a prescribed area

Several other points of corrosion around chassis, nothin g else considered excessive within a prescribed area

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

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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XST 22V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XST 22V, 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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XST 22V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 April 1980.

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