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JHM 92W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 92W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

passenger seat and seat belt missing at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,463 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing by turret (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished almost to cords

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes greased and unable to see clearly

Fail 15 Jul 2017 63,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing by turret (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished almost to cords

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes greased and unable to see clearly

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and lower steering column bush (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounting split.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,908 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light. (1.1.A.3f)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and lower steering column bush (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounting split.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 57,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,753 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 51,248 miles

o/s/r brake binding on slighty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,806 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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JHM 92W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHM 92W, 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 JHM 92W registered?

JHM 92W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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