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OOL 258X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOL 258X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 78,679 miles

Coolent leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight movement on steering arm u.j

Pass 11 May 2016 77,752 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 77,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 77,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play n/s inner rack joint

spare tyre has bulge in sidewall

Fail 12 May 2015 77,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 14 May 2014 76,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2013 76,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipe very slightly corroded

washers slightly weak in operation

Fail 8 May 2013 76,661 miles

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

fuel pipe very slightly corroded

washers slightly weak in operation

Pass 9 May 2012 76,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,147 miles

slight weep and play in nsf shock

Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 75,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2006 73,926 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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OOL 258X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OOL 258X, 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 OOL 258X registered?

OOL 258X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 September 1981.

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