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YUY 252W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,492 mi
Last recorded19,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 252W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 19,492 miles

gear lever rubbing propshaft

Pass 31 Jul 2025 19,484 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,462 miles

gear lever rubbing propshaft

Pass 15 Aug 2023 19,454 miles

Gearbox selector is resting on the prop shaft

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 19,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox selector is resting on the prop shaft

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 19,403 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 19,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 19,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,105 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2018 19,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,993 miles

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

Coolant leak

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,625 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 17,625 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,389 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

dust cap on o/s/f lower arm split

severe leak on engine radiator

Fail 13 Aug 2009 17,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

dust cap on o/s/f lower arm split

severe leak on engine radiator

Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,192 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,870 miles

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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YUY 252W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUY 252W, 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 YUY 252W registered?

YUY 252W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is YUY 252W safe to buy?

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