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PND 879W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPND 879W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear shockabsorber bottom rubbers deterioting not effecting movement

Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 91,670 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 89,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PND 879W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PND 879W, 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 PND 879W registered?

PND 879W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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