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PAU 466W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAU 466W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 70,390 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned not lifting (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All lights flickering when engine on idle

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 70,322 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 70,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,467 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,260 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,080 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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PAU 466W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PAU 466W, 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 PAU 466W registered?

PAU 466W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 June 1981.

Is PAU 466W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAU 466W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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