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JOP 271W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,429 mi
Last recorded37,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 271W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 37,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Park Brake Lever (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 37,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Park Brake Lever (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 33,727 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 33,727 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,007 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,617 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,120 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,049 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight Break Bind

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,103 miles

Exhaust mounts cracking

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2018 26,103 miles

Exhaust mounts cracking

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 15,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,608 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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JOP 271W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JOP 271W, 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 JOP 271W registered?

JOP 271W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 May 1981.

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The MOT history for JOP 271W shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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