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RBC 239W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,812 mi
Last recorded39,812 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBC 239W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,812 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play shock covers slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock covers slightly worn

Offside Front slight movement in damper

Pass 4 Aug 2018 38,830 miles

Offside Front s/play in wheel bearing

n/s and o/s lower b/joint covers s/deterioration

n/s and o/s shock gaitors deterioration front

Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,342 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,229 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear hub has slight end float

offside rear hub has slight end float

slight play in the steering

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,384 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,809 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 31,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 31,032 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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RBC 239W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RBC 239W, 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 RBC 239W registered?

RBC 239W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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The MOT history for RBC 239W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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