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HAB 497X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,915 mi
Last recorded30,915 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 497X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 30,915 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball joints gaiters perished cracked but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2008 25,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,457 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear near side bump stop missing.

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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HAB 497X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HAB 497X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAB 497X registered?

HAB 497X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is HAB 497X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAB 497X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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