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UYU 952

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,119 mi
Last recorded64,119 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYU 952
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 62,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm mounting area of crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,673 miles

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exaust mounts splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,241 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,235 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,842 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,068 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 49,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2005 49,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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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UYU 952 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UYU 952, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYU 952 registered?

UYU 952 is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is UYU 952 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYU 952 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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