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ATR 7V

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,495 mi
Last recorded27,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 7V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,495 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

lower steering column uj has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2020 27,483 miles

Fuel hose leaking rear pipe at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

lower steering column uj has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,429 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,208 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,965 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 26,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,530 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 26,530 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2010 26,383 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 26,357 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 26,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,266 miles

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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ATR 7V is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ATR 7V, 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 ATR 7V registered?

ATR 7V is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 March 1981.

Is ATR 7V safe to buy?

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