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HTU 881X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

409 mi
Last recorded409 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 881X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 409 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,994 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 99,984 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 98,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 98,446 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 97,436 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 30 Jun 2018 96,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,072 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 96,070 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,784 miles

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to body and underbody

oil leaks

side lamps slight blue

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,471 miles

heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

Fail 26 Jan 2015 87,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,579 miles

heavy waxoilying making inspection hard

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,189 miles

general all over corrosion

heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

wiper poor

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,575 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all over heavy waxoiling and underseal

both front wheel bearings have slight play

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,805 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,459 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 80,458 miles

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

Oil leak from oil cooler, SEVERE !

Fail 1 Nov 2008 79,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 79,474 miles

both front tyres cracking on side wall edge of thread

Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,204 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 78,204 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,345 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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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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