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HFR 821W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,904 mi
Last recorded95,904 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFR 821W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,442 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 92,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter incomplete (0.1 (d))

Fuel hose leaking from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,221 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 89,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,658 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. plus slight bind (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower radiator hose cracking and slight leak

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both possible switch temperamental (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,207 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 84,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,253 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 79,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 79,955 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

water leak from engine and engine running hot

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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HFR 821W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HFR 821W, 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 HFR 821W registered?

HFR 821W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 April 1981.

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