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BFU 234W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,755 mi
Last recorded14,755 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFU 234W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 14,755 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 14,753 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,091 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 10,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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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BFU 234W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BFU 234W, 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 BFU 234W registered?

BFU 234W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is BFU 234W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFU 234W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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