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AAC 358X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,476 mi
Last recorded109,476 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 358X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on fuel line

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering universal joint

Fail 2 Jul 2025 109,469 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on fuel line

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

slight play in lower steering column u\j

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2021 107,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2020 107,373 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2019 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 105,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 May 2018 105,658 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2017 104,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle and outer sills

Fail 10 May 2017 104,602 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r re bound rubber missing

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

hazard switch sticky

o/s/r rebound rubber missing

oil leak

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2016 103,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

hazard switch sticky

o/s/r rebound rubber missing

oil leak

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2015 102,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r rebound rubber missing

Pass 8 May 2014 101,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 100,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

slight movement o/s and n/s/r w/bearings

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2013 99,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 97,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 May 2011 96,051 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Hazzard switch poor operation

N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

O/s/f track rod end very stiff operation

Oil mist on rear shock absorbers

Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Some freeplay in engine bay steering column joint

Some freeplay to n/s/f steering

Some freeplay to n/s/f wheel bearing

Some general corrosion to sills and structure

Some grab from rear brakes

Some uneven application to rear brakes

Track rod end, lower ball joint, and shock absorber boots deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2010 94,449 miles

All steering joint boots deteriorating

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Front number plate damaged

N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

O/s/r shock oily

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some freeplay in both inner rack joints

Various oil leaks from engine

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,590 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 90,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 88,817 miles

fuel pipes slighty perished

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 6 May 2006 86,424 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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AAC 358X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AAC 358X, 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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What year was AAC 358X registered?

AAC 358X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is AAC 358X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAC 358X shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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