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PRC 15X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,587 mi
Last recorded64,587 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 15X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 64,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 64,547 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 64,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer not hitting screen

oil level low

Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,504 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Aug 2019 64,499 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure from/ middle exhaust mounts missing/broken and rear to middle exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system osr brake fluid leaking between joint unions (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements gap between c and 1 to large (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached osr upper control arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability osr anti roll bar insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mounting excessively worn has been filled with silicone ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose retighten wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,416 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

number plate lights very dim [internal dirt ]

panel lamps not working

glass fibre repair to fuel tank

Fail 16 Jun 2018 64,416 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation intermittent (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

number plate lights very dim [internal dirt ]

panel lamps not working

glass fibre repair to fuel tank

Pass 21 May 2009 64,226 miles

corrosion to brake hose ferulls

security and condition of fuel pipe

slight play in rack

Pass 27 May 2008 64,138 miles

Condition of wiper blade Borderline

Emissions BORDERLINE

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake comparison Borderline

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 63,940 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 63,876 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

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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PRC 15X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PRC 15X, 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 PRC 15X registered?

PRC 15X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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