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XWP 869W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,945 mi
Last recorded16,945 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 869W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 16,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front small hole behind os front wheel. not structural but will need att. or could ger worse.

Pass 29 May 2019 15,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 13,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,023 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 11,927 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps flash more than 120 times/minute and energize rear red marker lamps

Pass 18 Jun 2016 9,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,197 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 8,627 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 869W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWP 869W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XWP 869W registered?

XWP 869W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is XWP 869W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWP 869W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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