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DTP 611W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTP 611W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,404 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,156 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,433 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 79,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 77,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 77,734 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 77,633 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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 611W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DTP 611W, 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 611W registered?

DTP 611W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is DTP 611W safe to buy?

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