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EOF 438V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,804 mi
Last recorded95,804 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOF 438V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,738 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,737 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,485 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 94,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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EOF 438V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EOF 438V, 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 EOF 438V registered?

EOF 438V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 March 1980.

Is EOF 438V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOF 438V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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