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ONN 262W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONN 262W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,394 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 90,392 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,164 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Dashboard not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper mount missing not attatched

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective doesn't fully clear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 91,162 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged risk of fouling propshaft (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe not routed correctly, unclipped and too long (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged above differential unclipped and too long (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Dashboard not fitted at time of test

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported caliper pipe incorrectly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper mount missing not attatched

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported caliper pipe incorrectly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective doesn't fully clear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drivers seat torn and worn seat base

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper exhaust bracket loose

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 87,847 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play steering U/J joint (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drivers seat torn and worn seat base

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper exhaust bracket loose

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,693 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,689 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) and loose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 84,334 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 84,334 miles

Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,971 miles

3 x exhaust mounts brokern

Oil leak

main beam tell tale inop only RfR on vehicles registered after 01/05/1986

Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,971 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

3 x exhaust mounts brokern

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

main beam tell tale inop only RfR on vehicles registered after 01/05/1986

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,215 miles

n/s mirror missing

washer poor

Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 80,368 miles

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

propshaft slider worn

Fail 1 Aug 2005 79,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,447 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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ONN 262W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ONN 262W, 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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ONN 262W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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