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PJA 161W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,232 mi
Last recorded47,232 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJA 161W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,568 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,172 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,170 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all suspension bushes are stating to deteriorate

front shockabsober rubber rebound bushes on off and nearside are starting to break up

no support for boot lid when open

Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all suspension bushes are stating to deteriorate

front shockabsober rubber rebound bushes on off and nearside are starting to break up

no support for boot lid when open

Fail 5 May 2011 41,365 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advice only all front and rear suspension rubber bushes are starting deteriorate

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 41,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,337 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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PJA 161W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJA 161W, 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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PJA 161W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 25 March 1981.

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