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BPO 809W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,083 mi
Last recorded2,083 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 809W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 2,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 1,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 1,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,666 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,235 miles

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,687 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 83,687 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,426 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded near top suspension leg prescribed area

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

outer door sills starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers getting weak

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2006 82,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded just over 30cm from top suspension leg mounting

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

outer door sills starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers getting weak

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in steering rack offside

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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BPO 809W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BPO 809W, 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 BPO 809W registered?

BPO 809W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 April 1981.

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