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RLJ 972X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 972X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 79,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,063 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 79,063 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Pipe from tank to engine bay has clips broken off. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,975 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective mounting has excessive movement. ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective repaired with plastic ties. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 78,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective mounting has excessive movement. ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective repaired with plastic ties. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,605 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 78,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,356 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,356 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 78,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 77,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 76,975 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings perished

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2016 75,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,003 miles

Brake warning light on dash on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 72,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake warning light on dash on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,079 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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RLJ 972X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Beige with a 1,998cc 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 RLJ 972X, 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 RLJ 972X registered?

RLJ 972X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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