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DNK 948Y

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,689 mi
Last recorded50,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 948Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,591 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,448 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all rear exhaust mountings cracked and perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front and offside front shock absorber bellows split

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges and slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,249 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both front wheel bearings slight play

front number plate slightly cracked

offside front inner wing/strut top mounting slight surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges and slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2010 44,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges and slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,789 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,783 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 36,701 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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DNK 948Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DNK 948Y, 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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DNK 948Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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