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ONT 950X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,898 mi
Last recorded11,898 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONT 950X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 11,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 11,842 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 11,842 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) bush through body (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 11,647 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 10,864 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn to 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn to 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 10,862 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative intermittent (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn to 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn to 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,470 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 8,468 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 5,382 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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ONT 950X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ONT 950X, 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 ONT 950X registered?

ONT 950X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 September 1981.

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