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DAB 522W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 522W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

all four coil springs corroded

handbrake performance just within limits

hazards inop

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,205 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

all four coil springs corroded

handbrake performance just within limits

hazards inop

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,743 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

handbrake performance just within limits

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance just within limits

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2018 93,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 93,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake performance just within limits.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 93,025 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake performance just within limits.

Nearside Front brake hose insecure.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 92,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 90,700 miles

Both front and rear tyre treads cracked.

Corrosion in nearside front floor but not within prescribed area.

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,270 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,845 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 83,955 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 79,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 76,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,454 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake performance just within limits.

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

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake performance just within limits.

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

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 22 May 2008 72,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 69,333 miles

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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DAB 522W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DAB 522W, 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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DAB 522W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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