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GFR 595W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

85,124 mi
Last recorded85,124 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 595W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,124 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sillcovers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2019 85,124 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sillcovers fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side indicator on with side lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side indicator on with side lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp failed to work when first switched on

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly dry

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery clamp missing but battery secure

both rear inner wings corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion forming nearside and offside rear wheel arches.

corrosion forming nearside rear wheel housing.

nearside front wheel bearing is deteriorated.

parking brake dash warning lamp inoperative.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 83,801 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion forming nearside and offside rear wheel arches.

corrosion forming nearside rear wheel housing.

nearside front wheel bearing is deteriorated.

parking brake dash warning lamp inoperative.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine bay fuel hose has deteriorated.

nearside front wheel bearing has deteriorated, it is advised that it is replaced.

nearside of rear axle has a misting of oil.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 83,046 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti roll bar split pin (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine bay fuel hose has deteriorated.

nearside front wheel bearing has deteriorated, it is advised that it is replaced.

nearside of rear axle has a misting of oil.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay at steering wheel

handbrake stiff to opperate

n/s/r 1/2 shaft outer seal leaking oil

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

play in n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay at steering wheel

front number plate has a honeycomb background

n/s/r 1/2 shaft seal weeping oil

n/s/r tyre wearing low(just under 3mm)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 81,694 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay at steering wheel

front number plate has a honeycomb background

n/s/r 1/2 shaft seal weeping oil

n/s/r tyre wearing low(just under 3mm)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has a honeycomb background

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has a honeycomb background

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has a honeycomb background

n/s track rod end joint dust cover split

n/s/r half-shaft outer seal leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,002 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has a honeycomb background

n/s track rod end joint dust cover split

n/s/r half-shaft outer seal leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,967 miles

engine oil leak

front brake judder

handbrake needs alot of effort to operate

power steering fluid leak

rear axle n/s hub seal leaking

slight tightness in steering rack

some roughness detected at n/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 4 Aug 2010 77,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak

engine rough running + cuts out at idle (fuel/air mixture too lean - 0.35%)

front brake judder

handbrake needs alot of effort to operate

power steering fluid leak

rear axle n/s hub seal leaking

slight tightness in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has a honeycomb backgraound

slight exhaust blows at joints

Fail 12 Aug 2009 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has a honeycomb backgraound

slight exhaust blows at joints

Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,808 miles

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

emission co 0.18% hc 2800 ppm at idle

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight roughness in steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2008 73,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

emission co 0.18% hc 2800 ppm at idle

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight roughness in steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

play in n.s.f top strut mount

wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Aug 2007 71,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

play in n/s/f top strut mount

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Aug 2006 69,894 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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GFR 595W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GFR 595W, 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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GFR 595W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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