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JOM 495W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOM 495W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 69,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,812 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,053 miles

Steering rack/track rod joints have excessive wear both ends

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside caliper sticking (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shows white light to the rear (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Coolant temperature warning light illuminated at test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brakes binding very slightly

Steering rack/track rod joints have excessive wear both ends

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

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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JOM 495W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JOM 495W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOM 495W registered?

JOM 495W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 6 April 1981.

Is JOM 495W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOM 495W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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