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YFV 647V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,594 mi
Last recorded60,594 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFV 647V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 60,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 60,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,477 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 60,477 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,362 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 60,118 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,118 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,819 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,320 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,316 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 58,561 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 57,964 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 57,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,866 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,866 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 29 May 2009 57,523 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 57,523 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 57,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 57,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,676 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 56,672 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,172 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 56,172 miles

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

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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YFV 647V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YFV 647V, 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 YFV 647V registered?

YFV 647V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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