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JGL 740W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,181 mi
Last recorded33,181 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGL 740W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 33,181 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 29,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 27,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 2,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 23,949 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 23,908 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2006 19,899 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 19,882 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in both front strut top mountings

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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JGL 740W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGL 740W, 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 JGL 740W registered?

JGL 740W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for JGL 740W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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