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OEL 748W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,664 mi
Last recorded11,664 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 748W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 11,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 9,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 7,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 4,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 3,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2008 2,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 99,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,822 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 94,812 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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OEL 748W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEL 748W, 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 OEL 748W registered?

OEL 748W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 April 1981.

Is OEL 748W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEL 748W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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