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JCT 170W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,761 mi
Last recorded26,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCT 170W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Movement in and out (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,209 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement in and out, possibly play in rear diff (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 26,209 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement in and out, possibly play in rear diff (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,397 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 25,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner to outer sill corroded and separated and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner to outer sill corroded and separated and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both sides dimming when indicators and hazards are on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At both ends on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,912 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,867 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,851 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,479 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 31 May 2013 21,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2013 21,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 21,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes greesed

Fail 3 Jun 2011 20,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes greesed

Pass 31 May 2010 19,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 18,776 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,379 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 16,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear rebound rubber bracket corroded slightly

Pass 26 May 2006 16,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear rebound rubber bracket corroded slightly

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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JCT 170W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JCT 170W, 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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JCT 170W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 January 1981.

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