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FDY 966W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,717 mi
Last recorded56,717 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 966W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 56,159 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,304 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 55,303 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,825 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,471 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,438 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 7 Feb 2012 49,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s parking brake low reading

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,166 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,053 miles

WASHER FLUID STARTING TO SOLIDIFY. HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAUTY.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 45,905 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,597 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 45,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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FDY 966W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FDY 966W, 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 FDY 966W registered?

FDY 966W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 May 1981.

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