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FOR 460X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,595 mi
Last recorded68,595 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 460X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,595 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,595 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,023 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 57,018 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,746 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 55,746 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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FOR 460X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOR 460X, 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 FOR 460X registered?

FOR 460X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FOR 460X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOR 460X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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