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XWP 813W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,108 mi
Last recorded17,108 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 813W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,108 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,987 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

rear exhaust bracket slightly loose

Pass 3 May 2007 8,352 miles

general body work corrosion

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 1 May 2007 83,348 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general body work corrosion

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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XWP 813W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWP 813W, 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 XWP 813W registered?

XWP 813W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is XWP 813W safe to buy?

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