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GHR 101W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHR 101W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general inderbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2019 75,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2018 73,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 722,100 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust box slight blowing

some spliting to al 4 front subframe bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head by brake servo (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by susspension housing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by rear inner sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

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

some corrosion to rear exhaust box slight blowing

some spliting to al 4 front subframe bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,267 miles

Right hand rear wheel arch surface corroded

underbody slight surface corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,267 miles

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

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

Main fuel pipe very heavly corroded

Slight play in lower steering u/j and bulkhead bush

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,786 miles

Generaly under body surface corroded

Main petrol pipe heavly surface corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,786 miles

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

Generaly under body surface corroded

Main petrol pipe heavly surface corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,285 miles

Rear exhaust slight corroded

Right hand front wheel bearing very slight noisey

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,692 miles

Front sub frame mounting bushes perished

Gear box mounting soft contaminated with oil

Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front sub frame mounting bushes perished

Gear box mounting soft contaminated with oil

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,957 miles

Right hand rear trailing arm bush slight perished early att adviced

Slight play in stering column u/j

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,754 miles

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

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

Slight play in stering rack

Slight play in stering u/j

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,640 miles

Front axle beam bushes slight deteriorated and cracking

Gear box centre mounting perished and split due to oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,275 miles

Petrol pipe surface corroded

Right hand front suspension mounting rubber perishing

Right hand sill repaired and under seald

Stering U/Js slight worn

Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,274 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Hand brake efficiency very low and hand brake lever very stiff

Slight play in stering column u/j

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,106 miles

Gear box mounting contaminated with oil and breaking up

Slight attension to right hand rear service brake performance

Slight play to stering column u/j

Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,105 miles

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

Coolant leak

Gear box mounting badly perished

Right hand front tyre well perished and cracking on walls

Slight attension to right hand rear service brake performance

Slight play in stering column u/j

Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,553 miles

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

Sill edges & inner sills corroded slightly

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 5 Jun 2006 56,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 May 2006 56,550 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyre walls damaged slightly.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GHR 101W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GHR 101W, 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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GHR 101W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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