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YJJ 998V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJJ 998V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,971 miles

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

steering column lower bush slight play

Pass 11 May 2021 73,917 miles

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

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

steering column lower bush slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,898 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front minor split in balljoint rubber boot

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

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount rubbers perished/cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,558 miles

Coolant leak overflow ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,555 miles

Coolant leak overflow? ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,196 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,968 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,798 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,792 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,897 miles

Rear springs losse in seats when hanging

Fail 5 Aug 2008 71,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear springs losse in seats when hanging

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,545 miles

both front shockabsorber gaiters split

Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,329 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 71,320 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 71,295 miles

slight play offside of 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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YJJ 998V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJJ 998V, 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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YJJ 998V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 13 March 1980.

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