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PUK 584Y

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,604 mi
Last recorded34,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUK 584Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 34,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 34,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bolt/nut loose to chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both rear lower shock absorber nuts insecure/loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down steering column guide bush (firewall has excessive play) (2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings have movement (front & rear) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,887 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 33,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,728 miles

fuel hose from feed pipe to filter cracked through to cord

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,495 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,409 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PUK 584Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PUK 584Y, 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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PUK 584Y is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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