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FOX 260V

1980 Triumph TR7

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,729 mi
Last recorded25,729 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR747,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 260V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,729 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 25,725 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear fog light lens broken when foglight is repaired will fail on showing white light

two front floorpans blanking plug missing

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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FOX 260V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 47,418 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOX 260V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOX 260V registered?

FOX 260V is a 1980 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is FOX 260V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOX 260V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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