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GMW 447W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 447W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 83,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,671 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,037 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,718 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,585 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

alternater belt squealing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,386 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside lower wings

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,375 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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GMW 447W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GMW 447W, 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 GMW 447W registered?

GMW 447W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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