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3714 TR

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,428 mi
Last recorded64,428 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3714 TR
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres slight tread runout

exhaust centre silencer damaged, slight blow

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,349 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 64,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear fluid leak from drum area

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,921 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,754 miles

exhaust centre section damaged,slight blow

surface rust to front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,699 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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3714 TR is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 3714 TR, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3714 TR is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 January 1981.

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