MOT Status
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409 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s+n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
o/s+n/s front inner wings corroded/holed
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam o/s+n/s (4.1.3 (b))
Lower Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s+n/s (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced o/s+n/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/holed n/s front inner wing/wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/holed o/s inner wing/wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s+n/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
welding repairs undersealed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil springs corroded
fuel pipes corroded
general corrosion to body and underbody
oil leaks
side lamps slight blue
heavy waxoiling making inspection hard
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy waxoiling making inspection hard
heavy waxoilying making inspection hard
general all over corrosion
heavy waxoiling making inspection hard
wiper poor
Non obligatory mirror damaged
all over heavy waxoiling and underseal
both front wheel bearings have slight play
various oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak from oil cooler, SEVERE !
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres cracking on side wall edge of thread
both front tyres cracking on side wall edge of thread
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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HTU 881X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 HTU 881X, 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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HTU 881X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 25 August 1981.
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