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YEC 640W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEC 640W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering component modified, but not inappropriately slight movement in lower column uj (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,377 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre is cracking on side wall.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,147 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,830 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 82,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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YEC 640W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEC 640W, 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 YEC 640W registered?

YEC 640W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is YEC 640W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEC 640W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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