
£1,660
1980 TRIUMPH TR7 AUTO
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 447
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Triumph TR7 is a rare automatic model with 85,800 miles, showing wear and in need of reconditioning. While it 'runs and drives well' and has had some recent maintenance, the expired MoT, cosmetic issues, and some inoperative features will likely influence the sale price.

Condition
5
The car description indicates noticeable cosmetic wear, the MOT expired in 2018, and the fuel gauge is not reading. There are some recent repairs, but overall, the car needs moderate reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
TCG102723
Chassis No:
Odometer:
85,800 miles
PUB 789M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Triumph TR7 is a rare automatic example in Pageant Blue with a red tartan interior, purchased by the vendor from one of our sales in 2024.
He states that it “runs and drives well,” with 85,800 miles showing on the odometer.
There have been only 3 registered keepers from new.
The car has been fitted with an oil pressure gauge, electric fan and an ejector seat button – untested, but reportedly not operational! Although the MoT expired in 2018 and only a few receipts come with the car, we're told it has recently received an oil & filter change, new distributor cap and rotor arm, spark plugs, ignition timing checked and carbs balanced, fuel filter cleaned, diff oil replaced, new numberplates, wheel trims, decals for the boot and engine bay, new rocker cover gasket and new aftermarket air filters.
The vendor advises that the headlights work but have to be raised/lowered manually, and the fuel gauge is not reading.
The V5C is present, indicating 1st August 1980 as the date of first...
Points of note
£210
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,335
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,711
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 05 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
84,783 miles
Registration Date
1980-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 06 2017 with 84,783 miles
Failed
On Apr 05 2014 with 84,699 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Passed
On Apr 05 2014 with 84,699 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On May 24 2012 with 84,613 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On May 12 2011 with 84,106 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

