MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Fuel pipe insecure Pipe from tank to engine bay has clips broken off. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective mounting has excessive movement. ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective repaired with plastic ties. (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
Exhaust rubber mountings perished
Oil leak ()
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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