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GTY 146W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTY 146W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 55,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel well excessive corrosion

Rear gearbox mount broken up. oil ingress

Slight kink in off-side rear new metal brake pipe

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel well excessive corrosion

Rear gearbox mount broken up. oil ingress

Slight kink in off-side rear new metal brake pipe

Pass 5 May 2015 52,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,975 miles

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/F LOWER INNER ARCH

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKES

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSESS WELDING DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/F LOWER INNER ARCH

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKES

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,783 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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GTY 146W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GTY 146W, 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 GTY 146W registered?

GTY 146W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is GTY 146W safe to buy?

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