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PED 69W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPED 69W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,392 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,030 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 77,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,627 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 69,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,563 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,222 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 67,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 64,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PED 69W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PED 69W, 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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PED 69W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 June 1981.

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