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ETD 55W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETD 55W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 90,057 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves startin to split (5.2.3 (j))

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,103 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

clutch and throttle pedal rubbers missing

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

clutch and throttle pedal rubbers missing

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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ETD 55W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ETD 55W, 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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ETD 55W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 January 1981.

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