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CTU 909X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,912 mi
Last recorded99,912 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 909X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,912 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 99,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Top suspension bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play loosely fitted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,722 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 96,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,029 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,879 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 80,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight exhaust blow front

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 76,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,807 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 75,807 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,197 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 74,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,629 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2007 74,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 73,845 miles

advise front wheel bearings slight play.

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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CTU 909X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CTU 909X, 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 CTU 909X registered?

CTU 909X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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