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PHG 9X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,677 mi
Last recorded60,677 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHG 9X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 60,677 miles

Lower column bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 60,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 60,470 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 60,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 59,939 miles

slight end float in os and ns rear axle

Pass 4 May 2017 59,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,700 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,490 miles

petrol tank very thin but not leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings not excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,258 miles

corrosion to petrol tank but not leaking

slight play in front wheel bearings not excessive

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,736 miles

o/s/f light cluster small crack

rear exhaust braket coming loose

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2006 57,275 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 17 Sep 2005 56,800 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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PHG 9X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PHG 9X, 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 PHG 9X registered?

PHG 9X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is PHG 9X safe to buy?

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