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HHR 662W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,734 mi
Last recorded86,734 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 662W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 86,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 86,586 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 86,586 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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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HHR 662W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HHR 662W, 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 HHR 662W registered?

HHR 662W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 23 April 1981.

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