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NRN 180X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,338 mi
Last recorded28,338 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRN 180X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,338 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,936 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket broken

vechicle undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,739 miles

Oil leak

corrosion n/s/f bwing/arch no sharp edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,834 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,832 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn low

fog tell tale light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,800 miles

Indicators flash slightly slower than normal.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Various small exhaust leaks.

Virtually no active rear brakes.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 19,800 miles

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

Indicators flash slightly slower than normal.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Various small exhaust leaks.

Virtually no active rear brakes.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,799 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,560 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 19,557 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front aux lamps not working

wiring too close to off side exhaust pipes in engine bay. melting.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

indicator flasher rate slow

Fail 29 Apr 2008 18,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

indicator flasher rate slow

Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 15,512 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust leaking at centre

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings

wiper linkage excess play

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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NRN 180X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NRN 180X, 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 NRN 180X registered?

NRN 180X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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