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JBL 338W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,012 mi
Last recorded66,012 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 338W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,012 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,905 miles

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

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

fuel filter very dirty

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rear diff noisy when checking rear wheel bearings

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

slight play at steering column lower bush

viscous fan noisy at high revs when checking emissions

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,905 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

fuel filter very dirty

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rear diff noisy when checking rear wheel bearings

serious coolant leak from heater hose and coolant warning light on

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

slight play at steering column lower bush

viscous fan noisy at high revs when checking emissions

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,604 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 64,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,322 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,093 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 62,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 61,498 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JBL 338W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JBL 338W, 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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JBL 338W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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