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ORC 44W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,587 mi
Last recorded15,587 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 44W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 15,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 14,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 10,998 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,037 miles

Main beam tel tale lamp does not illuminate on full beam. Not required for MOT prior to 1986

Fail 25 Sep 2014 10,033 miles

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

Both front wiper blades worn

Main beam tel tale lamp does not illuminate on full beam. Not required for MOT prior to 1986

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on vehicle

extensive welding/undersealing on vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,768 miles

Body and underneath of vehicle extensively corroded and generally in poor condition.

Hazards flash fast.

Minimal movement on rear parkbrake mechanism.

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 6,760 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

body extensively corroded and repaired to poor standard

hazards flashing fast

Fail 18 Jun 2008 6,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

body extensively corroded and repaired to poor standard

hazards flashing fast

Pass 14 Jun 2007 3,513 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,240 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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ORC 44W 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 ORC 44W, 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 ORC 44W registered?

ORC 44W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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