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CGH 727X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,848 mi
Last recorded88,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGH 727X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,844 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,723 miles

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

Nearside Front wing holed

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,723 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings at steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing holed

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,682 miles

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

Nearside Front SILL AREA IS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT IS NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front SILL AREA IS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT IS NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,310 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,113 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 88,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,001 miles

N/S/F tyre showing cracks on side wall

N/S/R tyre cracked on side wall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F trye cracked on side wall

O/S/R tyre cracked on side wall

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 88,001 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

N/S/F tyre showing cracks on side wall

N/S/R tyre cracked on side wall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F trye cracked on side wall

O/S/R tyre cracked on side wall

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,857 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,857 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres perished

offside front strut top bearing sticking

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,794 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres perished

offside front strut top bearing sticking

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 May 2010 87,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 86,617 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 86,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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CGH 727X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CGH 727X, 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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CGH 727X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 September 1981.

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