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PAP 117X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

6,209 mi
Last recorded6,209 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAP 117X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 6,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 4,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 2,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,077 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 88 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,852 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,852 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 91,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 85,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 85,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 85,086 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bottom steering column bush play

no nearside rear bumpstop fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

water pump fan noisey

Pass 9 May 2008 84,987 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel stains at rear carb overflow pipe no visable fuel leak at time of test

Pass 8 May 2007 84,921 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 May 2006 84,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorber bump-stops and rubber dust boots perished

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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PAP 117X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PAP 117X, 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 PAP 117X registered?

PAP 117X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is PAP 117X safe to buy?

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