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ATW 169X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATW 169X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 66,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,099 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,637 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split but still clearing ok

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split but still clearing ok

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,250 miles

steering wheel close to controls

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,237 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering wheel close to controls

Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,521 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 59,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,674 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 56,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,544 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,898 miles

engine oil leak

oil leak from diff filler plug

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,493 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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ATW 169X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATW 169X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATW 169X registered?

ATW 169X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 December 1981.

Is ATW 169X safe to buy?

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