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FHT 362W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHT 362W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,423 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 58,423 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,142 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery clamp poor fit

soft top screen deteriorated restricting view to rear

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 57,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,343 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 57,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front Mcphereson inner covers deteriorated

both outer sills heavily corroded

gearbox mounting contaminated by oil

rear silencer wired in place

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,318 miles

Both Front Floors Damaged

Both Front Tie Rod Bushes Perished

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both Front Floors Damaged

Both Front Tie Rod Bushes Perished

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,284 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Both Rear Tyres Out Of Shape

Slight Play In Nearside Rack End

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,185 miles

gear box rear mounting soft

slight blow rear box

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,038 miles

slight play in both rack ends and gear box mounting soft

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,504 miles

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

Rear gearbox mounting split

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 54,367 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 54,367 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,797 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,092 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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FHT 362W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FHT 362W, 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 FHT 362W registered?

FHT 362W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 April 1981.

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