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NTA 272W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,491 mi
Last recorded88,491 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 272W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,491 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,823 miles

under side under sealed

Fail 21 May 2020 57,451 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front wheel arch behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch facing sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch fracing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

entire under body heavily under sealant hard to inspect

Fail 10 Oct 2019 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

under side of car heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 87,451 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 87,451 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes under sealed.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,371 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door jamming slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2015 87,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,332 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 87,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 87,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 87,141 miles

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

Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2005 85,168 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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NTA 272W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NTA 272W, 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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NTA 272W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 January 1981.

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