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AJO 494Y

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,795 mi
Last recorded79,795 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 494Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 79,795 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 79,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,482 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 79,482 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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AJO 494Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJO 494Y, 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 AJO 494Y registered?

AJO 494Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 October 1981.

Is AJO 494Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJO 494Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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