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DUY 896W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,587 mi
Last recorded39,587 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUY 896W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 38,608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 38,091 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 37,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,331 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,237 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,185 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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DUY 896W 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 82.4%.

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 DUY 896W, 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 DUY 896W registered?

DUY 896W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 June 1981.

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