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DTP 581W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,034 mi
Last recorded34,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTP 581W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,150 miles

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

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

all tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2012 25,150 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,400 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,767 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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DTP 581W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DTP 581W, 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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What year was DTP 581W registered?

DTP 581W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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