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OGY 373W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGY 373W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2015 96,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

all tyres perishing

Pass 7 May 2014 96,226 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,223 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,223 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,222 miles

osf lower suspension boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 96,218 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,218 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,155 miles

corrosion and holed areas to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,622 miles

see ADVISE sheet no 312816547241

Fail 3 Sep 2007 93,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

co emission very low

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

o/s/f wing rusty bottom edge

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 93,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front suspension strut top bearings becoming rough

Pass 17 Aug 2005 92,937 miles

o/s/f of steering rack has slight 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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OGY 373W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 OGY 373W, 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 OGY 373W registered?

OGY 373W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 May 1981.

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