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GUY 896X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 896X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,838 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated steel fuel pipe front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,656 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight cracking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,870 miles

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipe . secure and not leaking.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,507 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight perishing

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

Offside Front tyre has slight perishing

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,879 miles

Fuel system pipe to rear corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,454 miles

Fuel system pipes slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,095 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,477 miles

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fuel pipe/s 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,706 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,706 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,693 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,693 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,644 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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GUY 896X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GUY 896X, 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 GUY 896X registered?

GUY 896X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 September 1981.

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