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PDU 981W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,294 mi
Last recorded29,294 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 981W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,385 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 28,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wheel arches

n/s/r shock

outer sills cond

undedr body cond

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF MOUNTING POINT

O/S/R INEER WHEEL ARCH IS EXCESSIVELEY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF MOUNTING POINT

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 27,844 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF MOUNTING POINT

O/S/R INEER WHEEL ARCH IS EXCESSIVELEY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF MOUNTING POINT

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,871 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,855 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 25,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leaks

side skirts fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,012 miles

vehicle stucture poor

Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,008 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

vehicle stucture poor

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,475 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,524 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,516 miles

Nearside 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)

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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PDU 981W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PDU 981W, 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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PDU 981W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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