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BKA 321X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

22,715 mi
Last recorded22,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKA 321X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 22,715 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 22,714 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 22,226 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 22,226 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 21,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 20,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,367 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 19,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 18,488 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 18,488 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 18,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,338 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,009 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,009 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,574 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,232 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 16,227 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 15,391 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 15,374 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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BKA 321X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 BKA 321X, 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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BKA 321X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 23 October 1981.

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