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EHU 649W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,401 mi
Last recorded79,401 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHU 649W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,401 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 79,400 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,318 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2018 79,251 miles

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

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play n steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,250 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play n steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,008 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,008 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 79,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,825 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,727 miles

centre exhaust rubber starting to perish

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,727 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust rubber starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,724 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,724 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 24,499 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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EHU 649W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EHU 649W, 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 EHU 649W registered?

EHU 649W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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