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BRW 475Y

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,399 mi
Last recorded46,399 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 475Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,399 miles

Front Slight play in hubs

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,591 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,264 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,525 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,648 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,643 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,100 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r back plate has sign of fluild leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,593 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery slightly insecure

front brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,593 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery slightly insecure

front brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,204 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,204 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,467 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,669 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight play on o/s steering rack

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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BRW 475Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BRW 475Y, 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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BRW 475Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 August 1981.

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