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OOL 284X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,884 mi
Last recorded94,884 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOL 284X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 94,884 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 93,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

number plate lights dim

screen washers poor flow

steering notchy on lock to lock check

Pass 6 May 2021 92,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

screen washers poor flow

steering notchy on lock to lock

Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Steering "Notchy" On Lock To lock

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor weak near rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor weak near rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor weak near rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor weak near rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,829 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 284X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OOL 284X, 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 284X registered?

OOL 284X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 25 August 1981.

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