MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s dip beam slightly out of focus
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
n/s dip beam slightly out of focus
oil leak
slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
brake pipe starting to corrode
oil leak
slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pipe starting to corrode
oil leak
slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing
brake peddle anti slip devise starting to wear
headlamps slightly out of focus
o/s outer sill starting to corrode
slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing
wipers slightly smearing
bolt missing from exhaust manifold
both front wheel archs corroded
n/s/ headlamp slightly out of focus
vacume pipe blanked off
fuel smell no visable leaks
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
coolant hose perishing
front wheel arches corrodeing
h c reading 1100
suspension soft
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETC 542W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 ETC 542W, 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 ETC 542W registered?
ETC 542W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is ETC 542W safe to buy?
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