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OVO 350W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

10,465 mi
Last recorded10,465 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVO 350W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 10,465 miles

advise corrosion to o/s lower outer sill

Fail 22 Nov 2022 10,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise corrosion to o/s lower outer sill

Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,876 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,866 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,280 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 85,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,103 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 85,103 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure DONE (near battery (1.9.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,086 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,031 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,031 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,018 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/front bulkhead is corroded.outside prescribed area.

n/s/front shock has slight play.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,008 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s wheel arch is corroded on bulkhead but is outside of prescribed area.

o/s/front floor is corroded but outside of prescribed area.

underbody has a heavy coating of underseal.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,933 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,933 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,927 miles

Timing chain noisey & oil leak from engine

both wing repeater lenses not working but have no wiring or bulb fixtures and not a legal requirement on this age of vehicle.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,821 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 84,821 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gearbox mounting loose & deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,738 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,738 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,686 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,621 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 84,191 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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OVO 350W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OVO 350W, 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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OVO 350W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 June 1981.

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