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GFR 388W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,151 mi
Last recorded7,151 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 388W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 7,151 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2019 7,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 6,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 4,951 miles

nsr shock absorber weeping oil

oil leak

slight play in osf and nsf wheels

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Jan 2016 4,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 3,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 3,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 2,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 1,362 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 51,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

fuel line clips broken

parking brake cable fowling exhaust

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,122 miles

Centre brake pipe slighlty corroded.

Fuel pipe by tank slighlty corroded.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight corrosion on N/S sill.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,281 miles

Fuel pipe at rear starting to corrode.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in OSF wheel bearing. Taper roller type.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 96,851 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

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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GFR 388W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFR 388W, 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 GFR 388W registered?

GFR 388W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 January 1981.

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The MOT history for GFR 388W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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