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REH 202W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,719 mi
Last recorded90,719 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREH 202W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,719 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg within 30cm from subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of inner sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,448 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,441 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 89,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight not rising far enough (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

steering column bottom bush worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,446 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,444 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2012 87,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 86,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 85,505 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 85,505 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 83,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,394 miles

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside floor at front

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2007 83,370 miles

front nearside brake binding slightly

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear suspension components

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside floor at front

Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,353 miles

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside floor at front

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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REH 202W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 REH 202W, 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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REH 202W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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